Texas Sales Tax Calculator 2026
Instant forward & reverse sales tax for every Texas city — complete state vs. local breakdown
Clothing & School Supplies under $100
Generators, water containers, weather tools
Appliances & energy-efficient products
| City | State | Local | Combined | Visual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 6.25% | 2.00% | 8.25% | |
| Dallas | 6.25% | 2.00% | 8.25% | |
| Austin | 6.25% | 2.00% | 8.25% | |
| San Antonio | 6.25% | 2.00% | 8.25% | |
| Fort Worth | 6.25% | 2.00% | 8.25% | |
| El Paso | 6.25% | 2.00% | 8.25% | |
| Unincorporated TX | 6.25% | 0.00% | 6.25% |
Texas taxes most tangible personal property and select services. Knowing the exemptions helps you avoid overpaying.
Texas Sales Tax — Complete 2026 Guide
Texas levies a 6.25% state sales tax on the retail sale, lease, or rental of most goods and certain services. This is administered by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. Local taxing jurisdictions — cities, counties, transit authorities, and special districts — may add up to 2.00% in combined local tax, raising the ceiling to 8.25%.
As of 2026, virtually every major Texas city — including Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Austin, Fort Worth, and El Paso — charges the maximum 8.25% rate. This rate has been at the statutory cap for many years and is unlikely to change without state legislation. Consequently, most Texas shoppers encounter this same rate throughout the state.
Texas does not impose a personal income tax, making sales tax one of the primary revenue sources for state government. In fiscal year 2025, Texas collected more than $42 billion in total sales tax revenue, funding education, infrastructure, and public safety statewide.
Businesses must register with the Texas Comptroller, collect tax at the point of sale, and file returns monthly, quarterly, or annually depending on their total tax liability. The state offers a 0.5% prompt payment discount for businesses that pay on time.
For e-commerce, Texas applies its sales tax to online purchases if the seller has nexus in the state. Since the 2018 South Dakota v. Wayfair Supreme Court decision, economic nexus rules mean most large online retailers collect Texas sales tax automatically.