Texas Comptroller Don Huffines announced state sales tax revenue for August. The total collected was $4.62 billion, which represents a 7.1% increase from the same month in 2025.
This increase indicates a rise in sales tax revenue over the past year. The announcement was made on Tuesday.
Further details about the sales tax revenue can be found through the Texas Comptroller's office, as announced by Comptroller Don Huffines.
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