Last updated: May 2026 · Texas IFTA rates current for Q1–Q4 2026
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Texas IFTA Calculator 2026 — Diesel Tax Rate & Filing

Texas's IFTA diesel tax rate is 20.0¢ per gallon (2Q 2026). Calculate your IFTA fuel tax liability for Texas routes.

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Texas IFTA Rates & Trucking Overview 2026

Texas's diesel fuel tax rate is 20.0 cents per gallon (2Q 2026). For IFTA purposes, every gallon you consume in Texas is taxed at this rate.

Texas handles more interstate freight movement than any other state — not just because of its size, but because of its position as the NAFTA corridor to Mexico. The Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex is the #2 freight market in the US after Los Angeles. Houston is a top-5 port city and home to the nation's largest petrochemical freight complex.

Major Texas Trucking Routes

I-35 (NAFTA Corridor): Laredo–San Antonio–Austin–Dallas–Oklahoma City. Highest truck volume in Texas, especially around Laredo/Nuevo Laredo border crossings.
I-10 (East-West Spine): El Paso–San Antonio–Houston–Louisiana border. Major petrochemical, port, and intermodal freight corridor.
I-20: Midland/Odessa oilfield freight through Dallas east to Shreveport, LA.
I-45: Houston–Dallas, heavy chemical plant and port-related freight.

Texas IFTA — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Texas IFTA diesel tax rate in 2026?
The Texas IFTA diesel tax rate for 2026 is 20.0 cents per gallon.
Does Texas require IFTA registration?
Yes. Any commercial motor vehicle operating in Texas and at least one other IFTA jurisdiction must register for IFTA through the Texas DMV Motor Carrier Division. You receive a Texas IFTA license and two decals per qualifying vehicle annually.
How do I file IFTA if I'm based in Texas?
Texas-based IFTA carriers file quarterly returns online at TxDMV.gov. Due dates: Q1 (Jan–Mar) April 30, Q2 (Apr–Jun) July 31, Q3 (Jul–Sep) October 31, Q4 (Oct–Dec) January 31, 2027. Late filing penalties start at $50 or 10% of net tax due, whichever is greater.
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