AUSTIN—Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced last week the allocation of $1.06 billion in local sales taxes for October, 17.4 percent more than in October 2021. Checks will go to cities, counties, transit systems, and special-purpose districts in Texas.

Canadian’s October payment of $61,300 reflected a nearly 19 percent drop in sales tax collections here, compared to those in October 2021. Year-t…