State comptroller says sales tax growth is slowing

Cities in Lampasas County and the surrounding areas posted solid sales tax gains this period. DISPATCH RECORD GRAPHIC
Cities in Lampasas County and the surrounding areas posted solid sales tax gains this period. DISPATCH RECORD GRAPHIC

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar said the most recent period of business activity reflected a trend of significant but slowing growth for sales tax revenue. His statement came in a news release announcing the latest sales tax allocations to Texas cities, counties and special-purpose districts.

These local allocations are based on sales made in February by businesses that report their tax monthly to th…