Taxes are calculated by subtracting the value of any exemptions and, if applicable, the cap value from the homestead value of the property, and then adding any productivity or non-qualifying value. This result, the taxable value, is then multiplied by the tax rate per $100.
Texas has no state property tax. The Comptroller's office does not collect property tax or set tax rates.
More than 4,796 local taxing units in Texas — school districts, cities, counties and various special districts — assess property tax to fund local public services. Several types of taxing units may tax your property. Texas counties and local school districts tax all nonexempt property within their jurisdictions.
Texas is one of only nine states that taxes businesses on their inventory. The tax applies to anything used in the production of income, including inventory, furniture, machinery, supplies, and more – regardless of whether a business nets a profit.
The unit property tax factor is calculated by dividing the prior year's aggregate tax rate by 12. If the aggregate tax rate is expressed in dollars per $100 of valuation, divide by $100 and then divide by 12. It represents one-twelfth of the preceding year's aggregate tax rate at the location.
For example, flour, sugar, bread, milk, eggs, fruits, vegetables and similar groceries (food products) are not subject to Texas sales and use tax. Tax is due, however, on many non-food items such as paper, pet, and beauty products; clothing; books; and certain edible items.
Materials incorporated into the real property are taxable. The individual or entity responsible for paying the tax depends on the type of contract used. The taxing responsibilities for residential repair, remodeling and restoration are identical to those for new construction.
You will need: Form (130-U) Application for Texas Certificate of Title and/or Registration. Acceptable personal identification for the applicant/owner. Original Certified Weight Ticket (recommended not required) (Form VTR-141)- Trailer Verification Statement of Fact if the trailer has never been titled.