Alcohol Sales Increase Henderson Sales Tax Revenues

HENDERSON — Beer and wine became available February 1 in Henderson, and the move is translating into a big uptick in sales tax receipts. According to KETK, the Texas Comptroller’s Office says February sales tax revenues were up over 25 per cent from February of last year. Weldon Gray was treasurer for the action committee that proposed alcohol sales. He says it’s not just alcohol that’s responsible for the revenue surge. He says alcohol customers buy more fuel and groceries in the city, and “it’s just a big boost to the local economy.” But some continue to oppose the move. One man says he’s noticed an increase in beer bottles and cans on the side of the road.