Texas Comptroller Don Huffines signed an executive order on September 30 directing his office to amend a tax rule that classified platform fees as taxable data processing services. That rule, adopted under the previous comptroller, meant fees paid by restaurants and online sellers to platforms like DoorDash, Uber Eats, Amazon and eBay were being taxed. The Comptroller’s office says the interpretation created two layers of taxation on many transactions, a burden that trickled down to small businesses right here in Waxahachie.

The change isn’t final yet. The proposed amendment needs a 30-day public comment period before it can be adopted, which gives residents and business owners a chance to weigh in. And even if it’s finalized, customers still pay sales tax on their purchases, and delivery apps aren’t required to lower their prices. In other words, the tax on the fee may go away, but there’s no guarantee you’ll see a smaller total at checkout.

For local restaurants moving orders through apps, and for folks listing items online, this could mean real relief on the back end. Whether it shows up on your end is the open question. Have you noticed delivery fees creeping up on your orders lately? Let us know what you’re seeing.