Staff Report
A 16 percent rise in sales tax collections from last July countywide led an overall surge by all major cities, which saw double-digit gains last month.
Leading the way in Hays County was Uhland, which had a 31 percent increase in sales tax collection from July 2015 to July 2016.
Buda collected the second highest increase, as the city gained roughly $451,000 during the latest payment period.
Western Hays County also had minor sales tax receipts increases, with Woodcreek leading the pack at 18%.
San Marcos has the smallest increase over last year at only 9%. According to Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar, state sales tax revenue totaled $2.37 billion in July, 1.5 percent lower than in July 2015.
