Corpus Christi, Texas Sales Tax Calculator
The combined sales tax rate in Corpus Christi, Texas is 8.250%. 6.25% state + 1% city + 0.5% RTA transit + 0.5% crime control. Hits the Texas 2% local cap.
Sales tax in Corpus Christi
The 8.250% you pay at a Corpus Christi register is made up of 6.25% state tax plus roughly 2.000% in local taxes — a combination of county, city, and special-district levies. 6.25% state + 1% city + 0.5% RTA transit + 0.5% crime control. Hits the Texas 2% local cap.
That tracks closely with the Texas statewide average of 8.20%.
Texas exempts unprepared groceries from sales tax. Restaurant meals and prepared food are taxable at the full combined rate.
For exact tax on a transaction at a specific Corpus Christi address, use the Texas Department of Revenue's lookup or a tool like Avalara. Rates can vary block-by-block when special tax districts cover part of the city.