Texas Sales Tax Calculator
The Texas state rate, the official rates of the places we checked, and a calculator.
Updated October 2026Calculate Sales Tax in Texas
Tax Breakdown
State tax only: local rates vary by place in Texas. Pick a city below for its full rate.
Tax Details
Texas Sales Tax Rates
State Rate
6.25%
Local Taxes
Vary by place
Places Checked
8
Local rates vary by city, county and special district. State rate source: Texas revenue department, checked October 13, 2026.
Exemptions & Taxable Items
- • Groceries are exempt from sales tax
- • Clothing is subject to sales tax
- • Prescription medicine is generally exempt
Texas State Sales Tax Examples
| Purchase Price | Sales Tax | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $25.00 | $1.56 | $26.56 |
| $100.00 | $6.25 | $106.25 |
| $500.00 | $31.25 | $531.25 |
| $1,000.00 | $62.50 | $1,062.50 |
State tax only (6.25%). Local taxes add to these amounts wherever they apply.
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