Summary
State tax law changes shifted gross receipts taxation from business location to delivery destination, costing Hobbs an estimated $15-20 million a year — and over $50 million in a single boom year. Eight of Hobbs' top ten GRT producers were oil and gas companies the city no longer taxes directly.
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
An estimated $15-20 million in annual revenue losses, with boom-year losses exceeding $50 million.
The state, which retains revenue previously shared with Hobbs.
Hobbs taxpayers and city workers, who face either a tax increase or continued service and staffing cuts.
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