{"id":396753,"date":"2026-08-03T21:02:15","date_gmt":"2026-08-03T21:02:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/396753\/"},"modified":"2026-08-03T21:02:15","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T21:02:15","slug":"texas-tax-free-weekend-what-qualifies-and-what-can-you-buy-online","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/396753\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas tax-free weekend: What qualifies and what can you buy online"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao MvWXB TjIXL aGjvy ebVHC \">HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) &#8212; Houston-area school districts are preparing to return to the classroom, which means it&#8217;s time for the annual back-to-school <a class=\"zZygg UbGlr iFzkS qdXbA WCDhQ DbOXS tqUtK GpWVU iJYzE \" data-testid=\"prism-linkbase\" href=\"https:\/\/comptroller.texas.gov\/taxes\/publications\/98-490\/\" dir=\"ltr\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tax-Free weekend<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>When is this year&#8217;s Tax-Free weekend?<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">The 2026 back-to-school Tax-Free weekend runs Friday, Aug. 7 through midnight on Sunday, Aug. 9.<\/p>\n<p>Where can I shop during Tax-Free weekend?<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">You can shop for items in-store, online, by telephone, mail, or custom order. But you have to make the purchase during the specific time period of the back-to-school Tax-Free weekend.<\/p>\n<p>What items qualify?<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">Shoppers can save money on tax-free purchases of most clothing, footwear, school supplies, and backpacks that are less than $100.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">For a full list of clothing items, click <a class=\"zZygg UbGlr iFzkS qdXbA WCDhQ DbOXS tqUtK GpWVU iJYzE \" data-testid=\"prism-linkbase\" href=\"https:\/\/comptroller.texas.gov\/taxes\/publications\/98-490\/clothing-footwear.php\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" dir=\"ltr\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">Eligible school supplies include:<\/p>\n<p>Backpacks (including backpacks with wheels and messenger bags)BindersBlackboard chalkBook bagsCalculatorsCellophane tapeCompassesComposition booksCrayonsErasersFolders (expandable, pocket, plastic, and manila)Glue, paste and paste sticksHighlightersIndex cardsIndex card boxesLegal padsLunch boxesMarkers (including dry erase markers)NotebooksPaper (loose leaf ruled notebook paper, copy paper, graph paper, tracing paper, manila paper, colored paper, poster board, and construction paper)Pencil boxes and other school supply boxesPencil sharpenersPencilsPensProtractorsRulersScissorsWriting tabletsWhat items don&#8217;t qualify?Items sold for $100 or moreComputersSoftwareTextbooksClothing subscription boxesFramed backpacksLuggageBriefcasesAthletic, duffle or gym bagsHandbags and pursesComputer bagsMost accessories including barrettes, bobby pins, hair bows, jewelry, watchesClothing repair and fabric items including thread, buttons, lace, patterns, tapes, iron-on patchesSports accessories including baseball cleats, football pads and pants, gloves, helmets<\/p>\n<p>Copyright \u00a9 2026 KTRK-TV. 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