Texas sales tax
At a glance
| State sales tax | 6.25 % |
|---|---|
| Local taxes | Cities, counties or districts add their own tax, so the total depends on the place. Summalo has local rates for this state. |
Average combined rate
7.83 % (state 6.25 % plus about 1.58 % local). Rank 14 of 51, highest first.
Example
An item with a $100 tag costs about $107.83 at the average combined rate (tax $7.83). At the lowest local rate in the state it would be $106.25, at the highest $108.25.
Clothing and shoes
No special rule: clothing is taxed like most other goods.
Food and drink
| Groceries | Exempt from state tax, and from local tax * |
|---|---|
| Prepared food and restaurants | Taxed at the regular rate * |
| Candy | Taxed at the regular rate * |
| Soft drinks | Taxed at the regular rate * |
| Alcohol | Taxed at the regular rate |
| Over-the-counter medicine | Exempt from state tax, and from local tax * |
* Depends on details a price tag does not show (hot or cold, packaging, local options). Treat it as an estimate.
Tax-free days
Dates change every year; the app shows the next one.
- Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday, Apr 25–27, 2026
Emergency preparation supplies: portable generators under $3,000; hurricane shutters and emergency ladders under $300; batteries, flashlights, lanterns, fire extinguishers, first aid kits, nonelectric coolers, fuel containers, tarps, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and similar items under $75 - ENERGY STAR Sales Tax Holiday, May 23–25, 2026
ENERGY STAR products: air conditioners up to $6,000 and refrigerators up to $2,000, plus ceiling fans, light bulbs, clothes washers, dishwashers and dehumidifiers with no limit; water heaters, dryers, freezers and heat pumps are not covered - Water-Efficient Products Sales Tax Holiday, May 23–25, 2026
WaterSense-labeled products (personal or business use) and, for residential use, water-conserving products such as drip hoses, sprinkler moisture controls, mulch, rain barrels, plants and trees; no price limit - Sales tax holiday, Aug 7–9, 2026
Clothing, footwear, backpacks and school supplies (not accessories, athletic or protective-use items) - Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday, Apr 24–26, 2027
Emergency preparation supplies: portable generators under $3,000; hurricane shutters and emergency ladders under $300; batteries, flashlights, lanterns, fire extinguishers, first aid kits, nonelectric coolers, fuel containers, tarps, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and similar items under $75 - ENERGY STAR Sales Tax Holiday, May 29–31, 2027
ENERGY STAR products: air conditioners up to $6,000 and refrigerators up to $2,000, plus ceiling fans, light bulbs, clothes washers, dishwashers and dehumidifiers with no limit; water heaters, dryers, freezers and heat pumps are not covered - Water-Efficient Products Sales Tax Holiday, May 29–31, 2027
WaterSense-labeled products (personal or business use) and, for residential use, water-conserving products such as drip hoses, sprinkler moisture controls, mulch, rain barrels, plants and trees; no price limit - Sales tax holiday, Aug 6–8, 2027
Clothing, footwear, backpacks and school supplies (not accessories, athletic or protective-use items)
Neighbouring states
| State | Average rate |
|---|---|
| Arkansas | 9.06 % |
| Louisiana | 9.99 % |
| New Mexico | 7 % |
| Oklahoma | 8.72 % |
Official sources
- comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/publications/96-280.php
- comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/publications/94-155.php
- comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/publications/98-1017.php
- statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/TX/htm/TX.151.htm
- comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/publications/96-1331.php
- comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/publications/98-1018.php
- comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/publications/98-490/
Rules as of 2026-10-04. These pages summarise the rules Summalo uses. They are estimates, not tax advice. At the register, the store's receipt is what counts.
Summalo applies these rules to the price tag you scan, offline.