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State Sales and Use Tax Analysis Quarterly Report

Historical State Sales Tax Rates for the State of Texas

Start DateEnd DateRate
September 1, 1961October 1, 1968 2.0 percent
October 2, 1968 September 30, 1969 3.0 percent
October 1, 1969 June 30, 1971 3.25 percent
July 1, 1971 October 1, 1984 4.0 percent
October 2, 1984 December 31, 1986 4.125 percent
January 1, 1987 September 30, 1987 5.25 percent
October 1, 1987 June 30, 1990 6.0 percent
July 1, 1990 Present 6.25 percent