Texas Comptroller Don Huffines said many cities and counties can reduce property taxes due to increased sales tax revenue as local governments will receive $1.3 billion in allocations of net local sales tax collected in September, 11.6% more than a year ago.“The Texas economy is strong, and the rising sales tax revenue received by many local governments is an opportunity for local elected officials to reduce property taxes,” Huffines said.“Lower property taxes can help make housing more affordable and reduce the everyday financial strain many Texans face,” he said. In September, the state collected $4.4 billion in net state sales ...