Texas Sees Record 25.6 Percent Surge in Tax Revenue as Inflation Soars

Texas Sees Record 25.6 Percent Surge in Tax Revenue as Inflation Soars
U.S. and Texas flags fly in front of high voltage transmission towers in Houston, Texas, on Feb. 21, 2021. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
Naveen Athrappully
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Tax revenue in Texas increased by a record 25.6 percent in the current fiscal year through August, driven by economic growth and inflation, according to state Comptroller Glenn Hegar.

All funds tax collection for the fiscal year 2022 through August came in at $77.2 billion, topping projections made in the state’s Certification Revenue Estimate by almost $841 million, data from Hegar’s office show.
Naveen Athrappully
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