Texas

Financial data for local governments across Texas

968 Cities
254 Counties
231 Towns
23 Villages
624 CDPs

Tax Snapshot (Beta)

Beta: source-backed tax context only. This is not a personalized tax-burden estimate.

Current source-backed tax context for Texas.

Component Summary Effective Coverage Sources
TX individual income tax policy Texas has no state individual income tax. Current Comptroller guidance (as accessed April 18, 2026). Rate missing Fiscal Notes - Texas is small-business friendly by the numbers
TX sales and use tax (base) Texas state sales and use tax rate is 6.25%; local sales/use taxes can add up to 2% (maximum combined 8.25%). Current Comptroller guidance (as accessed April 18, 2026). Rate missing Local sales and use tax collection - guide for sellers; Texas use tax
TX property tax policy (local taxing units) Texas has no state property tax; local taxing units set rates and collect property taxes. Current Comptroller property-tax guidance (as accessed April 18, 2026). Needs review Property tax assistance; Property tax system basics

Demographics

Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates (2023)

29,640,343 Population
$76,292 Median Household Income
$260,400 Median Home Value
35.5 Median Age
13.8% Poverty Rate
5.1% Unemployment Rate
62.6% Homeownership Rate
33.1% Bachelor's+ Rate

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