Texas Comptroller Distributes $1.2B in Local Sales Tax Revenue

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Published January 7th, 2026

Detected March 13th, 2026

Summary

The Texas Comptroller's office announced the distribution of $1.2 billion in local sales tax revenue for January 2026. This amount represents a 4.9% increase compared to January 2025 allocations, reflecting sales made in November 2025.

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The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts has announced the distribution of $1.2 billion in monthly sales tax revenue to local governments for January 2026. This figure is 4.9% higher than the allocations made in January 2025, with increases noted across cities, transit systems, counties, and special purpose districts. The allocations are based on sales tax collections from November 2025.

This notice serves as an informational update for local government entities regarding their sales tax revenue distributions. No specific compliance actions are required from regulated entities as this is an announcement of funds being disbursed. Interested parties can access detailed allocation reports on the Comptroller's website.

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Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 7, 2026

Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock Distributes $1.2 Billion in Monthly Sales Tax Revenue to Local Governments

(AUSTIN) — Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced today he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.2 billion in local sales tax allocations for January, 4.9 percent more than in January 2025.

These allocations are based on sales made in November by businesses that report tax monthly.

| Recipient | Jan. 2026 Allocations | Change from Jan. 2025 | Year-to-Date Change |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Cities | $727.2M | ↑4.3% | ↑4.3% |
| Transit Systems | $242.9M | ↑4.0% | ↑4.0% |
| Counties | $70.9M | ↑3.0% | ↑3.0% |
| Special Purpose Districts | $121.2M | ↑11.5% | ↑11.5% |
| Total | $1.2B | ↑4.9% | ↑4.9% |

For details on January sales tax allocations to individual cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts, visit the Comptroller’s Monthly Sales Tax Allocation Comparison Summary Reports.

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