Sales tax revenue received during the latest monthly distribution in Texas County was up about 22 percent, according to the Missouri Department of Revenue.
Three half-cent sales taxes collected by county merchants totaled about $106,205 each. That’s an increase of about $19,100 on each.
For the first six monthes of the year, the three taxes have generated about $531,300 each. That’s down about $3,600 on each.
The funds are used for debt repayment for the justice center, maintenance and general county operations.