Texas Comptroller Susan Combs said the state collected $1.73 billion in sales tax revenue in October, up 5.2 percent compared to October 2007.

Today, Combs distributed $548.3 million in November sales tax rebates to cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose taxing districts. Local sales tax allocations are up 4.4 percent compared to November 2007.

Combs sent Texas cities $373.8 million in sales tax allocations, up 4 percent compared to November 2007.  So far this calendar year, city sales tax allocations are up 5.2 percent compared to the same time period last year. 

Harker Heights continued to enjoy increased allocations, receiving $400,827.25 this month