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Moving to Texas
Once you live here, you typically have 30 days to get a driver license and 30 days to title your car.
Taxes and housing
| State income tax | None on wages |
|---|---|
| Average sales tax (state + local) | 8.20% |
| Average property tax (real estate) | 1.68% effective |
| Personal property tax (vehicles) | No. No annual vehicle personal-property tax |
| Median home value | $304,099 |
Car title and license
| Tax on buying/titling a car | 6.25% |
|---|---|
| Title fee | $33.00 |
| Registration (base) | $50.75 |
| Car inspection | Safety + emissions in some counties |
| Nurse license from another state | Usually transfers (compact) |
Parks and people
| State parks | 89 |
|---|---|
| National parks | 2 |
| Population | 32,101,064 |
| Population density | 123.0 per sq mi |
| Demographics | 39.6% White (non-Hispanic) 40.2% Hispanic 13.3% Black 5.4% Asian |
| Violent crime | 389.4 per 100,000 |
Estimated income tax in Texas
Uses 2026 single-filer tax brackets (top listed rate 0.0%) after a per-dependent exemption. Not your actual tax bill.
Estimate car title cost in Texas
Uses this state’s title fee, plate, base registration, and 6.25% tax. County extras are not included.
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Your to-do list in Texas
- Get a TX driver license within 30 days. Bring your current license, Social Security number, and two proofs you live in Texas.
- Title and register the car within 30 days. Inspection: Safety + emissions in some counties.
- Make sure car insurance meets 30/60/25.
- Register to vote. Texas elections site.
- Nurse license: Texas is in the nurse compact, so a compact RN license often still works. Confirm with the board of nursing if you are changing primary residence.
Get a driver license30days after you become a resident
Title your car30days
Register to vote30days before an election (typical)
Moving from Texas
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Moving to Texas
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