The top ten percent of Texans contribute nearly ten percent of their income in various state and local taxes while the bottom ten percent contribute less then two percent of their income.

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The top ten percent of Texans typically contribute a smaller percentage of their income in state and local taxes compared to the bottom ten percent, who often pay a higher percentage due to the regressive nature of sales and property taxes.

The Top Ten Percent of Texans Contribute Nearly Ten Percent