What is the sales tax rate for ZIP 78522 (Brownsville, TX)?

As of 2026, the total combined sales tax rate for ZIP 78522 is 8.25%. This includes 6.25% state tax, 0.00% county tax, 2.00% 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).

Brownsville, TX • Cameron County

78522 Sales Tax Rate 2026 - Brownsville, TX

Het gecombineerde verkoopbelastingtarief voor Brownsville (78522, Texas) is 8.25% in 2026. Inclusief staats- (6.25%), county- (0.00%), gemeentelijke (2.00%) en speciale districtbelastingen.

Gecombineerd Belastingtarief

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⚡ Direct Tax Answer & Key Takeaway

As of 2026, the total combined sales tax rate for ZIP code 78522 in Brownsville, TX (Cameron County) is 8.25%. This includes 6.25% state tax, 0.00% county tax, 2.00% city tax, and 0.00% special district tax.

Geografische Belastingverdeling

Jurisdiction	Rate
Staatsbelasting Texas	6.25%
Countybelasting Cameron County	0.00%
Gemeentebelasting Brownsville	2.00%
Speciaal District Special District / Transportation	0.00%
Gecombineerd Belastingtarief 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: 78522

State Code: TX

Latitude: 25.9975

Longitude: -97.458

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Andere postcodes in Brownsville

05037 6.00% 21715 6.00% 21758 6.00% 33142 7.00% 33188 7.00% 38012 9.75% 42210 6.00% 43721 7.25% 47353 7.00%

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

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

The total combined sales tax rate for ZIP 78522 is 8.25% in 2026. This rate is comprised of the Texas state sales tax (6.25%), Cameron County county tax (0.00%), city tax (2.00%), 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).