Texas · find a service

Sales tax registration and payments in Texas

Find Texas Comptroller sales and use tax permit registration and filing instructions.

Compare other states →

In Texas, 1 state agency publishes 2 official links for this service.

CountyCity or agency

Before you start · 2 things to check

Open the cited official page for current requirements and the correct provider for your location.
A directory link does not confirm eligibility, appointment availability, open enrollment or a completed application.

1 guide with reviewed service links · Burnet

Clear filters

Choose a county on the map

Highlighted counties have a reviewed service guide matching this selection. An agency may serve only a city or part of a county.

Texas254 counties

County directory Reviewed service guides available

Map for browsing; agency service areas may differ.

Map source

U.S. Census boundaries via U.S. Atlas · 2017 edition, simplified for display.

Texas service directory · Statewide

Texas Comptroller — sales tax and unclaimed-property information

State tax agency

Texas sales-and-use-tax informationOfficial instructions

Read the Comptroller explanation of the state sales-and-use-tax rate and local tax additions.

Source checked October 29, 2026

Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts · Texas Sales and Use Tax (opens in a new tab)

Texas Sales and Use Tax — 6.25% state rate and 8.25% max combined rate

Texas imposes a 6.25 percent state sales and use tax on all retail sales, leases and rentals of most goods, as well as taxable services. Local taxing jurisdictions (cities, counties, special purpose districts and transit authorities) can also impose up to 2 percent sales and use tax for a maximum combined rate of 8.25 percent.

Saved evidence: 9291ea377b70d5d1 · Agent source review

Texas sales-tax permit application informationOfficial instructions

Find the Comptroller online tax-registration application and eSystems permit referral.

Source checked October 29, 2026

Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts · Texas Online Tax Registration Application (Sales Tax Permit) (opens in a new tab)

Texas Online Tax Registration Application (Sales Tax Permit)

Texas Online Tax Registration Application New Permit Applicants Apply for Permit via eSystems

Saved evidence: 3982edb4af24c263 · Agent source review

Full guide, contact details & sources →