(a) The yearly interest rate on all delinquent taxes imposed by this title is at the rate of 12 percent for report periods originally due on or before December 31, 1999, after which the rate of interest is variable and determined as provided in Subsection (b).
(b) The rate of interest to be charged to the taxpayer is the prime rate plus one percent, as published in The Wall Street Journal on the first day of each calendar year that is not a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday.

Terms Used In Texas Tax Code 111.060

  • Interest rate: The amount paid by a borrower to a lender in exchange for the use of the lender's money for a certain period of time. Interest is paid on loans or on debt instruments, such as notes or bonds, either at regular intervals or as part of a lump sum payment when the issue matures. Source: OCC
  • Year: means 12 consecutive months. See Texas Government Code 311.005

(c) Except as provided by Subsection (d), delinquent taxes draw interest beginning 60 days after the date due.
(d) Subsection (c) does not apply to the taxes imposed by Chapters 152 and 211 or under an agreement made under § 162.003.

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