AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Comptroller Don Huffines is encouraging shoppers to take advantage of the state’s annual sales tax holiday, when most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks priced under $100 are exempt from sales tax.
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The 2026 tax-free weekend begins Friday, Aug. 7, and runs through midnight Sunday, Aug. 9. During the holiday, qualifying items can be purchased tax free from Texas retailers and from online or catalog sellers that do business in Texas.
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In most cases, shoppers do not need to provide a sales tax exemption certificate to receive the tax-free benefit.
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The exemption applies only to qualifying items purchased during the designated weekend. Purchases made before Aug. 7 or after midnight Aug. 9 do not qualify, and Texas does not offer refunds for taxes paid on items bought outside the holiday period.
Shoppers are advised to confirm that items meet the tax-free requirements, including price limits for eligible purchases.
For a complete list of items that qualify click here: Sales Tax Holiday Aug. 7–9, 2026