Texas shoppers can save money on back-to-school essentials this weekend as the state\u2019s annual Sales Tax Holiday gets underway.<\/p>\n
The 2026 Texas Sales Tax Holiday has started and runs through midnight Sunday, allowing families to purchase qualifying school items without paying state and local sales taxes.<\/p>\n
What items qualify?<\/p>\n
During the tax-free weekend, shoppers can purchase qualifying:<\/p>\n
Clothing <\/p>\n
Footwear <\/p>\n
School supplies <\/p>\n
Backpacks <\/p>\n
To qualify, each item must cost less than $100.<\/p>\n
There is no limit to the number of qualifying items you can purchase, as long as each item is priced under the $100 threshold.<\/p>\n
Shopping online? Don\u2019t forget shipping costs<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re shopping online, the total purchase price \u2014 including shipping and handling charges \u2014 determines whether an item qualifies.<\/p>\n
For example:<\/p>\n
A pair of jeans priced at $95 with $10 shipping totals $105. <\/p>\n
Because the total price exceeds $100, the purchase would not qualify for the sales tax exemption. <\/p>\n
Eligible items can be purchased tax-free through several methods, including:<\/p>\n
In-store <\/p>\n
Online <\/p>\n
By telephone <\/p>\n
By mail <\/p>\n
How much can you save?<\/p>\n
Texas\u2019 combined state and local sales tax rate is 8.25%, meaning shoppers will save 8.25 cents on every dollar spent on qualifying purchases.<\/p>\n
For example:<\/p>\n
Spend $300 on qualifying items and you\u2019ll save $24.75 in sales tax. <\/p>\n
Financial experts recommend shoppers make a list before heading to the store, compare prices and avoid impulse purchases to maximize their savings during the three-day tax holiday.<\/p>\n
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