Texas sales tax rates and estimate (2026)
Texas's state sales tax rate is 6.25%, and about 8.2% combined with average local taxes. Enter an amount for an estimate based on that average.
Pre-filled with Texas's 2026 population-weighted combined average. This is not a ZIP, city, county or address lookup. Replace it only if you already know the applicable local rate. Estimate only, not tax advice.
Texas sales tax rate
Texas charges a statewide sales tax of 6.25%. Cities, counties and special districts can add their own local sales taxes on top, which brings the population-weighted average combined rate to about 8.2% in 2026. Because local rates differ from place to place, the exact rate at a given address may be higher or lower than the average.
How to calculate Texas sales tax
Multiply the price by the rate: sales tax = price × rate ÷ 100, then add it to the price for the total. For a $100 purchase at the combined 8.2% rate, the tax is $8.20 and the total is $108.20. Use the calculator above for any amount, and swap in your local rate if you know it.
| State rate | 6.25% |
|---|---|
| Combined avg (state + local) | 8.2% |
Rates as of January 1, 2026 (source: Tax Foundation). Verify the current rate with the relevant Texas state or local tax authority before invoicing or filing.
Last reviewed October 20, 2026 by the CedarBill Editorial Team. Thresholds and exemptions: Sales Tax Institute, AARP and each state tax authority. See how sources are selected and updated in our methodology.
Texas sales tax at a glance
| Average combined rate rank | #14 highest of 50 states + DC |
|---|---|
| Average local add-on | 1.95% |
| Groceries | Exempt |
| Clothing | Taxed |
| In-state sourcing | Origin-based (seller's location) |
| Remote-seller threshold | $500,000 in sales |
| Streamlined Sales Tax member | No |
| Tax authority | Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts |
What's taxed in Texas
Groceries (food for home consumption) are exempt from Texas's state sales tax. Clothing is taxed like any other goods. Whether services are taxable depends on the state and the type of service. If you invoice for services, confirm the rule with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts before adding sales tax.
Selling into Texas and which rate to charge
Since the 2018 Supreme Court decision in South Dakota v. Wayfair, a business with no physical presence in Texas must register and collect its sales tax once sales into the state exceed $500,000. The measurement period (current or previous year, or a rolling 12 months) is set by the state, so check it before you cross the line. Texas is not a Streamlined Sales Tax member, so out-of-state sellers register directly with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.
Texas uses origin-based sourcing for in-state sellers: you charge the rate where your business is located, even when the buyer is elsewhere in the state. Remote sellers shipping in from out of state generally charge the rate at the delivery address instead.
Good to know about Texas
Texas caps combined local sales taxes at 2%, so no address in Texas pays more than 8.25% in total.
Texas vs. neighboring states
Among Texas's neighbors, New Mexico has the lowest average combined rate (7.67%) and Louisiana the highest (10.11%). Rates matter when you ship across state lines: the buyer's state decides the tax.
| State | State rate | Combined avg |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 6.25% | 8.2% |
| Arkansas | 6.5% | 9.46% |
| Louisiana | 5% | 10.11% |
| New Mexico | 4.875% | 7.67% |
| Oklahoma | 4.5% | 9.06% |
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What is the sales tax rate in Texas?
Texas's statewide sales tax rate is 6.25%. With average local taxes added, the combined rate is about 8.2% (as of 2026). Your exact rate depends on the city or county.
How do I calculate sales tax in Texas?
Multiply the purchase price by the tax rate. For example, on a $100 purchase at 8.2%, the sales tax is $8.20 and the total is $108.20. The calculator above does it for any amount.
Why is my Texas sales tax different from the rate shown?
Local city, county and special-district taxes vary by address, product and sometimes transaction type. The figure shown is a statewide average reference, not an exact local lookup.
Do I have to collect Texas sales tax if my business is in another state?
Only once you have nexus. Without a physical presence, Texas requires remote sellers to collect once sales into the state exceed $500,000. Below that threshold you generally don't collect Texas sales tax.
Are groceries taxed in Texas?
Groceries (food for home consumption) are exempt from Texas's state sales tax.