The state's annual back to school sales tax holiday is coming up soon
Jul 23, 2026
Texas shoppers can save money on back-to-school items during the state's annual sales tax holiday, running Aug. 7-9.During the three-day period, all back-to-school items priced under $100 are sales tax free. The exemption applie
s to items bought online or from catalog sellers doing business in Texas.Qualifying tax-free items include clothing, footwear, school supplies, and backpacks priced under $100.A complete list of qualifying tax-free items is available on the Texas Comptroller's website.CLICK HEREFor the latest local news updates, click here, or download the KRIS 6 News App. Catch all the KRIS 6 News stories and more on our YouTube page. Subscribe today!
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