Texas Sales Tax Rates: Sterling County
Sterling County, Texas Sales Tax Rate 2026 Up to 8.25%
While many counties do levy a countywide sales tax, Sterling County does not. The Texas sales tax of 6.25% applies countywide. Some cities and local governments in Sterling County collect additional local sales taxes, which can be as high as 2%.
Here's how Sterling County's maximum sales tax rate of 8.25% compares to other counties around the United States:
- Higher maximum sales tax than any other Texas counties
- Higher maximum sales tax than 69% of counties nationwide
Tax Rates By City in Sterling County, Texas
The total sales tax rate in any given location can be broken down into state, county, city, and special district rates. Texas has a 6.25% sales tax and Sterling County collects an additional N/A, so the minimum sales tax rate in Sterling County is 6.25% (not including any city or special district taxes). This table shows the total sales tax rates for all cities and towns in Sterling County, including all local taxes.
| City | Sales Tax Rate | Tax Jurisdiction |
|---|---|---|
| Sterling City | 8.25% | Sterling City |
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Sterling County, Texas has a maximum sales tax rate of 8.25% and an approximate population of 968.
Sales tax rates in Sterling County are determined by a single tax jurisdiction, Sterling City.
Back to Texas Sales Tax Handbook Sales tax rates for Sterling County are current as of June 2026
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