Texas Vehicle Tax & Fee Calculator
Estimate your real out-the-door price in Texas with state tax, county surtax, title, and registration fees itemized.
Texas Out-the-Door Calculator
How Texas vehicle taxes and fees are calculated
Texas charges a flat 6.25% motor vehicle tax statewide — no local add-ons to the vehicle tax. Texas has one of the highest EV road fees at $400/yr. If the dealer charges over the OCCC $225 doc fee safe harbor, the excess must be disclosed.
Texas vehicle tax quick-reference
| Vehicle tax rate | 6.25% motor vehicle sales and use tax |
| Trade-in credit | Trade-in value deducted before tax is applied |
| Title fee | $33 |
| EV / hybrid fee | $400/yr EV fee (effective Sept 2023) |
| Tax authority | Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts |
Texas sales tax on vehicles
This calculator uses the 6.25% motor vehicle sales and use tax rate for Texas. Trade-in value deducted before tax is applied. Exact local rates vary by county and municipality. For more information, see Texas duplicate title and temporary tag process.
Title and registration fees in Texas
Title fees in Texas are $33 for a standard vehicle. Registration fees vary by vehicle weight, plate type, and in some counties, local surcharges. EV and hybrid owners should also budget for the annual road-use fee: $400/yr EV fee (effective Sept 2023).
All values are estimates for informational purposes only and may not reflect the exact amounts charged in your county or city. Always verify with Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.
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