State guide · Facts checked October 24, 2026
Gold IRA Companies in Texas
Federal rules treat every gold IRA the same — the real differences between states sit at the edges, and they are real money. On the way in: Texas waives sales tax on qualifying bullion once a single sale clears $1,000, while smaller purchases stay taxable. On the way out: Texas levies no state income tax, so IRA distributions leave the account state-tax-free.
Below you'll find the ten companies our desk rates, the sourcing behind each Texas fact (state revenue publications, with check dates), and where approved storage sits. Where a rule is in flux, we say so on the page.
Rated gold IRA companies serving Texas
Scores come from our national comparison (five weighted criteria, published methodology). State changes what you pay around the purchase — not the service quality you should expect.
| Company | Overall | Fees | Feedback | Min. investment | HQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noble Gold Investments | 4.1 | 3.5 | 4.5 | Varies — see review | Encino, California (16830 Ventura Blvd, Suite 326) [verify — many readers assume Texas because of the company's Texas depository marketing] |
| GoldStar Trust | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | N/A (custodian) | Amarillo, TX |
| Augusta Precious Metals | 4.0 | 3.0 | 4.5 | $50,000 for cash or IRA purchases | Casper, WY [verify — BBB profile lists a Beverly Hills, CA address] |
| Advantage Gold | 3.9 | 3.5 | 4.0 | $10,000–$25,000 | Austin, TX |
| Birch Gold Group | 3.9 | 3.5 | 3.5 | $5,000 recommended minimum | 309 Court Avenue, Suite 809, Des Moines, IA 50309 [verify — historically associated with Beverly Hills, CA] |
| Goldco | 3.9 | 3.5 | 4.0 | $25,000 generally required for gold IRA… | Woodland Hills, CA |
| American Hartford Gold | 3.8 | 3.5 | 4.0 | $10,000 for a Gold IRA | Los Angeles, CA |
| Lear Capital | 3.3 | 3.0 | 3.5 | $10,000 for a Gold IRA | Los Angeles, CA |
| Preserve Gold | 3.2 | 3.0 | 3.5 | $10,000–$25,000 | Woodland Hills, California |
| Regal Assets | 1.3 | 2.0 | 1.0 | $5,000 | Burbank, CA |
Scale 1–5. Criteria and caps: methodology.
Buying bullion in Texas: sales tax
Texas exempts gold, silver and platinum bullion — and monetized bullion — from the 6.25% state sales tax when the single sale is $1,000 or more (HB 78, 2013). Smaller purchases, rare coins and jewelry remain taxable.
Source: Texas Comptroller — sales tax guidance · checked October 24, 2026
Taking distributions in Texas
Texas levies no state income tax — IRA and 401(k) distributions are not taxed at the state level.
Source: Texas Comptroller · checked October 24, 2026
Storing IRA metals: Texas options
IRS rules bar self-storage: your metals sit with an approved depository your custodian uses. Storage choice affects fees and logistics more than most buyers expect — here is what Texas investors actually use:
| Facility | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Bullion Depository | Leander, TX | The first state-run precious metals depository in the US (opened 2017), operated by Lone Star Tangible Assets under Texas Comptroller oversight; deposited bullion is exempt from state property tax. |
| Delaware Depository Service Company | Wilmington, DE | National default vault for Texas investors whose custodian does not use the state depository. |
Texas gold IRA questions
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Texas cities
Local pages for the largest Texas cities are being prepared:
- Houston in progress
- San Antonio in progress
- Dallas in progress
- Austin in progress
- Fort Worth in progress
- El Paso in progress
- Arlington in progress
- Corpus Christi in progress
- Plano in progress
- Laredo in progress
- Lubbock in progress
- Irving in progress
- Garland in progress
- Amarillo in progress
- Grand Prairie in progress