The State Sales Tax Is Especially Regressive
Most state and local taxes hit lower-income Texans harder. Of our two biggest taxes, the sales tax -- nearly 60% of state revenue -- is much more regressive.
7.4
4.9
4.5
2.7
3.6
2.2
2.7
1.8
1.8
1.5
Less than $41,105
$41,105 - $72,978
$72,978 - $117,008
$117,008 - $195,292
$195,292 and higher
