What is the sales tax rate for ZIP 77642 (Port Arthur, TX)?

As of 2026, the total combined sales tax rate for ZIP 77642 is 8.25%. This includes 6.25% state tax, 0.50% county tax, 1.50% city tax, and 0.00% special district tax.

Are groceries and SaaS taxable in Texas?

In Texas, groceries are currently Exempt (0%). Software as a Service (SaaS) and digital goods are Taxable (80% of value taxable, 20% exempt as data processing).

Port Arthur, TX • Jefferson County

Tasa de Impuesto sobre Ventas 77642 2026 - Port Arthur, TX

La tasa combinada de impuesto sobre ventas para Port Arthur (77642, Texas) es de 8.25% en 2026. Incluye impuestos estatal (6.25%), condado (0.50%), municipal (1.50%) y distritos especiales.

Tasa Combinada de Ventas

8.25%

⚡ Direct Tax Answer & Key Takeaway

En 2026, la tasa total combinada de impuesto sobre ventas para el código postal 77642 (Port Arthur, TX) es del 8.25% (Estado: 6.25%, Condado: 0.50%, Ciudad: 1.50%, Especial: 0.00%).

Desglose Fiscal Geográfico

Jurisdiction	Rate
Impuesto Estatal Texas	6.25%
Impuesto del Condado Jefferson County	0.50%
Impuesto Municipal Port Arthur	1.50%
Distrito Especial Special District / Transportation	0.00%
Tasa Combinada de Ventas Total Tax Applied at Checkout	8.25%

📋 State Tax Rules & Compliance Guide

Sourcing Rule: Origin-based for in-state sellers, Destination-based for remote sellers

Groceries & Food: Exempt (0%)

Clothing & Apparel: Taxable (Tax-free weekend annual exception)

SaaS & Digital Goods: Taxable (80% of value taxable, 20% exempt as data processing)

Economic Nexus Threshold: $500,000 in preceding 12 calendar months

Geographic & Spatial Info

ZIP Code: 77642

State Code: TX

Latitude: 29.8554

Longitude: -93.9264

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Tasas Específicas por Dirección Tasas vigentes para 2026

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Otros Códigos Postales en Port Arthur

77640 8.25% 77641 8.25% 77643 8.25% 77655 8.25%

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Key questions and answers regarding sales tax rates, exemptions, and compliance.

The total combined sales tax rate for ZIP 77642 is 8.25% in 2026. This rate is comprised of the Texas state sales tax (6.25%), Jefferson County county tax (0.50%), city tax (1.50%), and special district tax (0.00%).

In Texas, grocery food is generally Exempt (0%), clothing items are Taxable (Tax-free weekend annual exception), and Software as a Service (SaaS) is Taxable (80% of value taxable, 20% exempt as data processing).