Texas state tax has pros and cons. The statewide sales tax rate of 6.25% is a bit high, and localities can add 2%. Property taxes in Texas are also on the high end but were recently lowered for many.

Gov. Greg Abbott said cutting taxes is a top priority, however, state lawmakers don’t have as much money to plug into tax ...

BELL CO, Texas (KWTX ... no new taxes.” Abbott blasted counties that raised property taxes offsetting the property tax cuts passed by the state legislature. Bell County raised property ...