Sec. 160.021. RETAIL SALES TAX. (a) A tax is imposed on every retail sale of a taxable boat or motor sold in this state. The tax is an obligation of and shall be paid by the purchaser of the taxable boat or motor. If the purchaser pays the tax to the seller, the tax is an obligation of and shall be paid by the seller.
(b) The tax rate is 6-1/4 percent of the total consideration.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., 1st C.S., ch. 5, Sec. 7.01, eff. Oct. 1, 1991. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 243, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle E - Sales, Excise, and Use Taxes
Chapter 160 - Taxes on Sales and Use of Boats and Boat Motors
Subchapter B. Imposition of Tax
Section 160.021. Retail Sales Tax
Section 160.0245. Exemption for Emergency Service Organizations
Section 160.0246. Exemption for Certain Boats and Motors Temporarily Used in This State
Section 160.0247. Temporary Use Permit