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Texas Grocery Tax (2026)
Permitted: Groceries (food products such as flour, bread, milk, eggs, fruits, and vegetables) are exempt from sales tax (Tax Code Sec.
PermittedVerified Jul 19, 2026
Groceries (food products such as flour, bread, milk, eggs, fruits, and vegetables) are exempt from sales tax (Tax Code Sec. 151.314). Soft drinks, candy, prepared/hot food, and individual-sized snack portions are taxable.
Official source: comptroller.texas.gov →
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