Texas Sales Tax Rate Table
Texas statewide sales tax rate: 6.25%. Local governments in Texas may add their own sales tax on top of the state rate, so the total rate you charge depends on the address of the sale. Combined state and local rates average about 8.20%. Texas’s sales tax is administered by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.
Rates reviewed August 2026. State rates reflect statutory rates in effect as of July 1, 2026. Local rates change frequently — always confirm the rate for the exact delivery address before you file.
Texas Sales Tax Rates at a Glance
| Statewide sales tax rate | 6.25% |
|---|---|
| Local sales taxes | Yes — up to 2.00% additional |
| Average local rate | 1.95% |
| Average combined rate | 8.20% |
| Administered by | Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts |
| Registration document | Texas Sales and Use Tax Permit |
| Rate data reviewed | August 2026 |
How Local Sales Tax Works in Texas
Texas caps total local sales tax at 2%, so the combined rate can never exceed 8.25% anywhere in the state. That 2% is shared between cities, counties, transit authorities and special purpose districts, and once the cap is reached no further local tax can be added — which is why most Texas metro addresses sit at exactly 8.25%.
Which Texas Rate Should You Charge?
Texas is origin-sourced for sales made at or shipped from a Texas place of business: the local rates are those of the seller’s location. Sales shipped into Texas from outside the state are destination-sourced, and remote sellers may elect a single flat local use tax rate instead of tracking jurisdictions.
What Texas Taxes — and What It Doesn’t
Groceries for home consumption, prescription drugs and over-the-counter drugs with a required label are exempt. Texas taxes a defined list of services including data processing, information services, security, and repair of tangible property.
Look Up an Exact Texas Sales Tax Rate
Publishing a fixed list of every Texas city and county rate would be out of date within weeks, so we do not reproduce one here. The Comptroller provides a Sales Tax Rate Locator that returns the state and every local component for a specific Texas address. Open the official Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts website at comptroller.texas.gov and use its rate lookup for the exact delivery address.
Registering to Collect Sales Tax in Texas
Before you can legally charge Texas sales tax you need to be registered with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and hold a Texas Sales and Use Tax Permit. Our sales tax application service files the paperwork for you. See the Texas sales tax application page for what Texas asks for. The Texas sales tax guide covers filing frequency, agency contacts and licensing.
Ready to register in Texas? Apply for your Texas sales tax permit online – it only takes a few minutes.
Texas Sales Tax Rate FAQs
What is the sales tax rate in Texas?
The Texas statewide rate is 6.25%. With local taxes added, the total rate at a given address is typically higher — the average combined rate is about 8.20% and local add-ons can reach 2.00%.
Do I need a permit before I collect sales tax in Texas?
Yes. Collecting sales tax without a valid Texas Sales and Use Tax Permit is not permitted in Texas. Register first, then start charging tax. You can apply for your Texas sales tax permit here.
Do remote and online sellers have to collect Texas sales tax?
Generally yes, once you cross Texas’s economic nexus threshold or have a physical presence in the state. Marketplace facilitators such as Amazon and Etsy usually collect on their own sales, but sales through your own website normally remain your responsibility. See our sales tax registration overview for how nexus works.
How often do Texas sales tax rates change?
The statewide rate changes rarely — local rates change far more often, frequently on 1 January, 1 April, 1 July or 1 October. Confirm the current rate with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts before filing a return.
Sales Tax Rates in Other States
Compare every state on our state sales and use tax rate hub, or check a neighbouring state:
- Oklahoma sales tax rate table
- New Mexico sales tax rate table
- Louisiana sales tax rate table
- Arkansas sales tax rate table
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