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Tourism spending from hotel taxes

Mineral Wells

Summary

Hotel tax money funds the Chamber's marketing and events like the Crazy Water Festival and Flying Pig Festival. County hotel tax revenue is up after the county's rate rose to 7%, letting the chamber fund more county events like Possum Kingdom's Mardi Gras parade.

At a glance

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Last discussed Aug 18, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

About $50,000 in hotel-tax grants, funded by visitors' hotel taxes rather than resident property taxes.

✅Who benefits

Local businesses, festivals, and visitors through marketing and event funding.

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