City Of Houston Finances

City Sales Taxes Holding Up Better Than Many Feared So Far

City Sales Taxes Holding Up Better Than Many Feared So Far

June 16, 2020

The City of Houston sales tax receipts for June (reflecting April sales) were down 17% from last year following a

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Suburbs Outstrip City in Population Growth

Suburbs Outstrip City in Population Growth

May 29, 2020

According to population estimates recently released by the U.S. Census Bureau, Houston’s suburbs are growing much more rapidly than the

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Proposed City Budget Will Add 625 Employees but Cut Police Officers

Proposed City Budget Will Add 625 Employees but Cut Police Officers

May 19, 2020

I am guessing that if you asked the average Houstonian how they would feel about increasing the number of City

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City’s 2019 Sales Tax Collections Buoyed by Strong Holiday Season, but Long-Term Downtrend in Growth Still in Place

City’s 2019 Sales Tax Collections Buoyed by Strong Holiday Season, but Long-Term Downtrend in Growth Still in Place

February 24, 2020

The City’s sales tax collections for 2019 grew by almost 3% compared to the previous year.   That was better"

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