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TAX & LICENSE / STATE TAX SYSTEM

Newcomers to Texas can look forward to a high quality of life in a state with no personal income tax, no state property taxes, and no unitary tax. Even local property taxes are relatively low. For assistance with tax-related issues or answers to questions about taxes in Texas, contact:

Comptroller of Public Accounts
https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/

Sales Tax
The Texas sales tax rate is 6.25 percent, although local sales and use taxes imposed by local jurisdictions include cities, counties, special purpose districts, and transit authorities. In general, the combined rate cannot exceed 2 percent, which makes 8.25 percent the highest rate.

Local Sales & Use Tax Rate Information
https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/sales/

Gasoline Tax
Fuels used to operate motor vehicles are taxed at a rate of 20 cents per gallon. These include gasoline, liquefied petroleum, and diesel.

Property Taxes
Also known as “ad valorem” taxes, property taxes are locally assessed. The county appraisal district appraises the property; local taxing units set the tax rates and collect property taxes based on appraised values. Local taxing units such as city, county, school, and special districts prepare a budget and set tax rates high enough to raise sufficient funds.

The property tax year goes through four stages: appraisal of property, protesting appraisals, formulating tax rates, and collecting the taxes. Property owners over 65 years of age and owners who are totally disabled can claim certain exemptions. For more information, contact your county tax officials:

Property Appraisal Districts

Bailey County
806-272-5501
https://www.bailey-cad.org/

Castro County
806-647-5131
https://castrocad.org

Crosby County
806-675-2356
http://crosbycentral.org/

Floyd County
806-983-5256
https://www.floydcad.org/

Gaines County
432-758-3263
https://www.gainescad.org/

Garza County
806-495-3518
http://appraisaldistrict.net/countyappraisal.asp?county=Garza

Hale County
806-293-4226
http://halecad.org/

Hockley County
806-894-9654
http://www.hockleycad.org/

Lamb County
806-385-6474
http://www.lambcad.org/

Lubbock County
806-762-5000
https://lubbockcad.org/

Lynn County
806-561-5477
http://www.lynncad.org/

Scurry County
325-573-8549
http://scurrytex.com/