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Texas Sales Tax Hits $4.8 Billion
Texas collected $4.8 billion in net state sales tax revenue, up 13.3% from October 2024, as comptroller Don Huffines faces election challenges.
In brief
Texas collected $4.8 billion in net state sales tax revenue, up 13.3% from October 2024, as comptroller Don Huffines faces election challenges. Texas's October sales tax revenue reached $4.8 billion, potentially enabling a $200,000 homestead exemption increase for homeowners. Originally reported by Dallas Express.
October Sales Tax Revenue
Texas collected $4.8 billion in net state sales tax revenue in October, up 13.3% from a year earlier.
Key Sectors Driving Growth
Construction and manufacturing led the increase, while restaurant tax remittances grew much more slowly.
Comptroller Faces Election
Comptroller Don Huffines, appointed this summer, faces three challengers in Tuesday’s statewide election.
Business Spending Drives Gains
Sales tax remittances from construction rose 38% from October 2025, and manufacturing receipts climbed 33%.
Homestead Exemption Question
Could stronger sales tax collections help lawmakers increase the school district homestead exemption to $200,000?
Current Exemption Levels
Texas currently provides a $140,000 exemption from school district property taxes for qualifying primary residences.
Potential Savings
At a hypothetical rate of $1 per $100 of taxable value, the additional $60,000 exemption would save a qualifying homeowner approximately $600 annually.
Constitutional Amendment Needed
Increasing the general exemption to $200,000 would require a constitutional amendment approved by voters.
The big picture
Texas's October sales tax revenue reached $4.8 billion, potentially enabling a $200,000 homestead exemption increase for homeowners.
