Sales Tax Figures in East Texas Top Last Years Numbers

AUSTIN – Sales tax allocations to East Texas, as well as the state, continue to be strong. The state comptroller’s office is sending out $817 million in local sales tax allocations for November. This is up nearly 5 1/2% from November of last year. Tyler’s November check tops $3.6 million, over 7 1/2% more than November of last year. To date, Tyler’s sales tax allocations exceed $40 million, up nearly 7%. Longview’s November check is for over $3.1 Million, up over 9%. For the year, Longview has received over $30 million for an increase of over 10%.