GROWING COMMUNITY
Sales Tax
FY 2026 Budget Book
The sales tax in the state of Texas is 8.25%, which the State Comptroller collects. Upon collections, 2% is remitted to the City of Balch Springs. The General Fund receives 1.25% of the tax (1% for operations and .25% for property tax reduction). The Industrial and Economic Development Corporation (Type A), the Community and Economic Development Corporation (Type B), and the Street Maintenance Tax Fund receives 0.25% each of the tax. The State of Texas retains the remaining 6.25%.
| Fiscal Year | Total Sales Tax Revenue | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 6,562,885 | 6.9% |
| 2017 | 7,315,786 | 11.5% |
| 2018 | 7,825,394 | 7.0% |
| 2019 | 8,301,540 | 6.1% |
| 2020 | 8,590,017 | 3.5% |
| 2021 | 9,998,162 | 16.4% |
| 2022 | 11,265,419 | 12.7% |
| 2023 | 12,020,438 | 6.7% |
| 2024 | 11,855,763 | -1.4% |
| 2025* | 7,265,149 | -38.7% |
* Estimated
Note: includes General Fund, Type A EDC, Type B CDC, and Street Maintenance Sales Tax.