Sales tax is a form of consumption tax levied at the point of sale. It is typically calculated as a percentage of the purchase price and is collected by the seller, who then remits it to the government.
The state of Texas has a sales tax rate of 6.25%. This rate is applied to most goods and services sold in the state, including food, clothing, and gasoline. However, there are some exemptions to the sales tax, such as prescription drugs, groceries, and newspapers.