Texas Sales Tax Revenue Remains Steady at $4 Billion

State sees continued growth in business spending and retail trade sectors

Apr. 1, 2026 at 10:19pm

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According to Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock, the state's sales tax revenue for March 2026 totaled $4 billion, roughly the same as February and 10% more than March 2025. Business spending in sectors like wholesale trade, construction, mining, and manufacturing drove much of the growth, while the retail trade sector also saw its largest monthly gain since June 2022.

Why it matters

Steady sales tax revenue is an important indicator of economic health and consumer confidence in Texas. The state relies heavily on sales tax to fund public services, so these numbers provide insight into broader economic trends and the trajectory of the state's recovery from the pandemic.

The details

According to the Texas Comptroller's office, business spending was a major factor in the state's sales tax growth, with the wholesale trade, construction, mining, and manufacturing sectors all seeing double-digit increases compared to 2025. The retail trade sector, the largest in the state, grew over 9% year-over-year, with strong performance from clothing, health, and general merchandise stores. The services sector also grew nearly 9% compared to last March.

  • The state sales tax revenue for March 2026 totaled $4 billion.
  • This is roughly the same amount as February 2026 and 10% more than March 2025.

The players

Kelly Hancock

Acting Texas Comptroller, responsible for overseeing the state's sales tax revenue.

Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts

The state agency that tracks and reports on Texas' monthly sales tax collections.

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What they’re saying

“State sales tax collections in March grew at the fastest rate since February 2023, propelled by a robust Texas economy with growth once again well above the rate of general price inflation.”

— Kelly Hancock, Acting Texas Comptroller

The takeaway

Texas' steady sales tax revenue indicates the state's economy continues to recover strongly from the pandemic, with robust business spending and consumer activity driving growth across key sectors like retail, manufacturing, and services.