Glenn Hegar

Texas sales tax revenue grows 8.3% for quarter

Surging sales tax revenue shows economic strength across several sectors, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar says.

State budgets Richard Williamson April 3

State budgets Richard Williamson April 3
Texas has weathered many storms to stay triple-A, Hegar says

Texas has demonstrated the resiliency and diversity to recover from a devastating hurricane and a collapse in oil prices, according to state Comptroller Glenn Hegar.

State budgets Richard Williamson February 14

State budgets Richard Williamson February 14
Texas sales tax revenue surged 12.3% in December

Texas sales tax revenue continued its double-digit growth, signaling the strength of the state's economy.

Bonds January 4

Bonds January 4
Storm was no barrier to higher Texas sales tax revenue

“Hurricane Harvey does not appear to have had a significant net effect on state sales tax revenue,” said state Comptroller Glenn Hegar.

Hurricane Harvey Richard Williamson November 2, 2017

Hurricane Harvey Richard Williamson November 2, 2017
Texas revenue to rebound from Harvey, comptroller says

Recovery from Hurricane Harvey is expected to cost state government about $2 billion over the next two years.

Budgets Richard Williamson October 11, 2017

Budgets Richard Williamson October 11, 2017