Sales taxes grow in local municipalities

Donley County cities each saw increases in sales tax revenues this month with Comptroller Glenn Hegar delivered May allocations last week.

Clarendon’s May revenue was up 4.81 percent to $54,827.98 compared to the same period last year. The city is now running 4.8 percent ahead for the calendar year-to-date with revenue of $226,482.61.

Hedley was up 5.62 percent with revenue of $1,779.43 and is now up 24.78 percent for the year at $7,473.62.

Howardwick’s revenue was up 66.05 percent this period, totaling $2,204.74, compared to $1,327.72 for May 2024. The lakeside city is now up 32.55 percent for the calendar year-to-date at $10,111.48. Howardwick City Hall says extended hours at the local convenience store there, recent big events at the country club, and the start of the city’s mowing service season likely contributed to the increase in sales taxes.

Donley County Assistance District #1 in the corporate boundaries of Howardwick received $1,352.31 this month, bringing its total this calendar year so far to $6,235.22. The district began collecting taxes in October.

These allocations are based on sales made in March by businesses that report tax monthly and sales made in January, February and March by quarterly filers.

Statewide, Hegar delivered $1.3 billion in local sales tax allocations for May, 4.5 percent more than in May 2024.