Rio Hondo Sales Tax Calculator
The combined sales tax rate in Rio Hondo, Texas is 8% in 2026 — a 6.25% Texas state rate plus 1.75% in local add-ons. That is the 200th lowest rate of the 1210 Texas cities we track, and it runs below Texas's 8.2% average. On a $100 purchase that's $8.00 in tax for a $108.00 total.
$100.00 total
Before tax: $100.00 · Sales tax: $0.00 (0%)
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How Rio Hondo's 8% sales tax rate breaks down
Rio Hondo's combined 8% rate is built from: 6.25% Texas state rate + 1.5% city rate + 0.25% Rio Hondo Municipal Development District. Texas caps combined local sales tax at 2% on top of the 6.25% state rate, for a statewide ceiling of 8.25% — Rio Hondo's 1.75% of local add-ons leaves room under that 2% local cap.
The city portion funds Rio Hondo directly, while the additional district(s) above fund special local purposes. Source: Texas Comptroller, city rates data.
Rio Hondo vs the rest of Texas
At 8%, Rio Hondo runs below Texas's 8.2% statewide average combined rate by 0.2%. Among the 1210 Texas cities we track by combined rate, Rio Hondo ranks the 200th lowest.
That makes Rio Hondo comparatively light on sales tax for Texas, though it's still well above zero.
Sales tax examples in Rio Hondo
At Rio Hondo's 8% combined rate:
$100 → $8.00 tax, $108.00 total · $1,000 → $80.00 tax, $1,080.00 total · $25,000 car purchase → $2,000 tax, $27,000 total.
Working backwards: a $1,080.00 receipt total in Rio Hondo means the pre-tax price was $1,000.00 and $80.00 was tax — use “Remove tax” mode above to reverse any total instantly.
A note on Rio Hondo's exact rate
The 8% rate applies within Rio Hondo's official city limits as published by Texas Comptroller — Sales Tax Rate Locator. Addresses with a Rio Hondo mailing address but outside the incorporated city line — a common situation on the edges of any city — can fall under a different, usually lower, rate.
For an address-exact rate, use the official lookup tool: Texas Comptroller — Sales Tax Rate Locator. This calculator pre-fills the published city-limits rate as a reliable starting point.
Rio Hondo sales tax — frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Rio Hondo, Texas?
Rio Hondo's combined sales tax rate is 8% in 2026 — 6.25% Texas state tax plus 1.75% in local add-ons. That's the 200th lowest rate of the 1210 Texas cities we track.
How much is sales tax on $100 in Rio Hondo?
At Rio Hondo's 8% rate, sales tax on a $100 purchase is $8.00, for a $108.00 total.
How much sales tax will I pay on a $25,000 car in Rio Hondo?
At Rio Hondo's 8% combined rate, sales tax on a $25,000 vehicle purchase is about $2,000, for a $27,000 total before any trade-in credit or registration fees.
Is Rio Hondo's sales tax higher or lower than the Texas average?
Rio Hondo runs below Texas's 8.2% statewide average by 0.2%, ranking the 200th lowest of the 1210 Texas cities we track.
How do I calculate sales tax backwards from a total in Rio Hondo?
Divide the total by 1 plus the rate. A $1,080.00 total in Rio Hondo works back to a $1,000.00 pre-tax price and $80.00 of tax. Use “Remove tax” mode above to do this automatically.
Does Rio Hondo's sales tax rate apply everywhere in the Rio Hondo area?
The 8% rate applies within Rio Hondo's official city limits. Nearby addresses outside the incorporated boundary can be taxed at a different rate — check Texas Comptroller — Sales Tax Rate Locator for an address-exact figure.
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