Texas tax tables 2026
The figures set by or for Texas for 2026: income tax brackets, payroll contributions and employer rates. Federal or national figures for the US are on the national page.
- 2026-01-01 to 2026-12-31
- USD
Income tax
Texas income tax: key figures
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | No tax on wages |
Source: Texas Constitution, Article 8, Sec. 24-a (Individual Income Tax Prohibited) · retrieved 2026-10-20
Employer costs
Texas state unemployment insurance (employer)
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Taxable wage base (per employee, per year) | $9,000 |
| New employer rate | 2.7% |
| Experience-rated range: lowest | 0% |
| Experience-rated range: highest | 6% |
New Texas employers pay 2.7% or their industry's average rate, whichever is higher.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Significant Provisions of State Unemployment Insurance Laws, Effective July 2026 · retrieved 2026-10-16
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Official sources
- Texas Constitution, Article 8 (Taxation and Revenue), Sec. 24-a and 24-b · retrieved 2026-10-20
- Fiscal Notes: Texas is open for small business (2025) · retrieved 2026-10-20
- Sales and Use Tax · retrieved 2026-10-20
- Property Tax · retrieved 2026-10-20
- Texas Labor Code, Chapter 207, Sec. 207.073 (Prohibited Deduction from Wages) · retrieved 2026-10-20
- U.S. Department of Labor, Significant Provisions of State Unemployment Insurance Laws, Effective July 2026 · retrieved 2026-10-16
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