what is the state tax rate
Texas Tax Rates. The Texas (TX) state sales tax rate is currently 6.25%. Depending on local municipalities, the total tax rate can be as high as 8.25%. At the local levels, city taxes can range from .25% â 2%; county rates vary from .5% â 1.5%; transit from .25% â 1%; and special purpose districts from .125% â 2%.