Texas sales tax rules
Quick answer
Texas charges a 6.25% statewide sales tax, plus local county, city and district add-ons. What gets taxed matters as much as the rate: below is how Texas treats each category that commonly changes a receipt total.
Direct answers
Each answer has its own page with the full rule and exceptions.
Is there sales tax on groceries in Texas?
No. Groceries bought for home preparation are exempt from Texas state sales tax. Prepared and restaurant food is still taxable.
Is clothing taxed in Texas?
Yes. Clothing is fully taxable in Texas at the combined state and local rate.
Is shipping taxable in Texas?
Yes. Delivery charges are part of the taxable sales price in Texas, so you charge tax on shipping whenever the item being shipped is taxable.
Do I have to charge sales tax for online sales in Texas?
Only after you cross economic nexus. Once you exceed $500,000 in sales into Texas over 12 months, you must register with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and charge the buyer's destination rate.
Does Texas have a tax-free weekend?
Yes. Texas runs a sales tax holiday: Back-to-school holiday in August plus emergency-preparation and Energy Star holidays. Qualifying purchases skip the full combined rate, which runs 8.25% in covered Texas metros.
Texas rates by city
Combined state, county, city and district rates.