Texas Sales Tax Calculator 2026

Calculate sales tax in Texas. Texas has a 6.25% state sales tax rate; local taxes bring the average combined rate to 8.2%. Based on current TX rates.

By Konstantin Iakovlev · Updated October 19, 2026 · Methodology

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Groceries (food for home)
Clothing

Total Tax

$8.20

Total with Tax

$108.20

Combined Rate

8.200%

Tax Breakdown

State Tax (6.25%)$6.25
Local Tax (1.95%)$1.95
Total Sales Tax$8.20
Total with Tax$108.20

Disclaimer: This calculator is for informational purposes only and does not constitute tax, financial, or legal advice. Results are estimates based on the information you provide and current rates. Always consult a qualified tax professional or financial advisor for advice specific to your situation.

Texas Sales Tax Guide

The Texas state sales tax rate is 6.25%, charged on most retail sales of tangible goods and on a number of taxable services. Local taxing units, cities, counties, transit authorities, and special districts, can add up to 2% on top, which pushes the combined rate to a maximum of 8.25% in many populated areas. Sellers collect the tax at checkout and remit it to the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, the agency that administers the state's sales and use tax.

Plenty of everyday purchases fall outside the tax. Texas exempts most grocery food, such as bread, milk, produce, and uncooked meat bought to prepare at home, along with prescription medicines and many over-the-counter drugs that carry a federal Drug Facts label. Prepared and ready-to-eat food, soft drinks, candy, and restaurant meals stay taxable. A companion use tax covers the gap when no Texas sales tax was charged, for example on goods ordered from an out-of-state seller and shipped in, so buying across state lines does not quietly dodge the tax.

Texas Sales Tax Details (2026)

State Sales Tax Rate 6.25%
Local Sales Taxes Yes, 1.95% on average
Average Combined Rate 8.2% (Tax Foundation, midyear 2026)
Local Tax Note Local sales taxes up to 2% (max combined rate 8.25%)
State Income Tax None
Avg. Property Tax Rate 1.24%

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Texas Sales Tax FAQ

What is the combined sales tax rate in Texas?
The state rate is 6.25%, and local jurisdictions may add up to 2%, for a maximum combined rate of 8.25%. The exact total depends on the city, county, and special districts at the point of sale, so the rate at a register in one Texas town can differ from another a few miles away.
Are groceries taxed in Texas?
Most basic grocery food is exempt, including staples like bread, milk, eggs, produce, and uncooked meat bought for home preparation. The exemption does not extend to prepared or ready-to-eat food, soft drinks, or candy, which are taxed. A hot rotisserie chicken is taxable, while the raw ingredients to roast one at home are not.
Do I owe use tax on out-of-state or online purchases?
Yes, when no Texas tax was collected. Use tax applies at the same combined rate to taxable goods you buy from out-of-state or online sellers and bring or have shipped into Texas. Many large retailers now collect Texas tax automatically, but if a seller does not, the buyer is responsible for reporting and paying the use tax to the Comptroller.
Are prescription drugs taxable in Texas?
No. Prescription medicines are exempt from Texas sales tax, and many nonprescription drugs are exempt as well when they display a federal Drug Facts label. That keeps essential medication free of the tax. Items such as cosmetics or dietary supplements that fall outside the labeling rules generally remain taxable.

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