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Tax year 2026 income tax rates, brackets, and sales tax for Texas. Returns for tax year 2026 are generally filed in 2027; source links and last-verified dates are shown below.Tax year 2026 means income earned during calendar year 2026; those returns are generally filed in 2027. State and local sales tax rates can change during the year, so confirm current rules before filing or remitting tax.
Income Tax
Texas has no personal state income tax. State revenue sources include sales/use tax and oil and gas severance taxes. Property taxes are levied by local governments to support local services; Texas has no state property tax.
Sales Tax
Qualifying food and food ingredients are exempt. Qualifying prescribed medicines and human over-the-counter drugs bearing a Drug Facts label are exempt; not every health product qualifies. Combined rates shown are population-weighted July 1, 2026 estimates; actual item and local rates vary.
Texas levies no individual income tax. Its combined state and local sales tax averages 8.20% (July 1, 2026 population-weighted estimate).
Does Texas have a state income tax?
No. Texas has no personal state income tax. It is one of nine U.S. states that do not levy an income tax on individuals.
What is the sales tax in Texas?
Texas has a 6.25% state sales tax rate. With local taxes, the average combined rate is about 8.20%. The combined figure is a population-weighted July 1, 2026 estimate, not a rate for every purchase.
How does Texas fund its government without income tax?
Texas state revenue sources include sales/use taxes and oil and gas severance taxes. Property taxes are local, not state taxes, and support services such as schools, roads and public safety. No claim is made that a particular property-tax rate automatically compensates for the absence of personal income tax.
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