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Save money on school supplies, more during Texas tax holiday

Headline from KTSM 9 News, on the newest of 3 developments

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Texas Comptroller Don Huffines is reminding Texas shoppers that they can save money on clothes and school supplies during the state's tax holiday this weekend. On Friday, Aug. 7 through Sunday, Aug.

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Developments in this update

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  1. Tax-free weekend is here for the Austin area | Here's what you can buy now, and mistakes you should avoid

    Headline from KVUE ·

  2. Save on school supplies during Texas Sales Tax Holiday

    Headline from Arklatex Home Page ·

  3. Newest

    Save money on school supplies, more during Texas tax holiday

    Headline from KTSM 9 News ·

Reports & sources

28 articles, oldest first.

  1. CBS 19 Tyler

    Texas tax-free weekend is almost here. What to buy now, what can wait and the mistake to avoid (opens CBS 19 Tyler)

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    CBS 19 Tyler's feed description

    Texas' tax-free weekend is almost here, and one easy-to-miss shopping rule could determine whether you save money at checkout.

  2. Fox7 Austin

    Texas back-to-school tax-free weekend starts Friday: Here's what you should know (opens Fox7 Austin)

    Published

    Fox7 Austin's feed description

    During the holiday weekend, shoppers can buy many clothing items, school supplies and backpacks without paying state or local sales taxes.

  3. Odessa American

    $142.5M in expected savings during Texas sales tax holiday (opens Odessa American)

    Published

    Odessa American's feed description

    AUSTIN Texas Comptroller Don Huffines on Tuesday announced that Texas families are expected to save an estimated $142.5 million in state and local sales taxes during this year’s sales tax holiday, which runs Friday, Aug. 7, through midnight Sunday, Aug. 9.

  4. Arklatex Home Page

    Save on school supplies during Texas Sales Tax Holiday (opens Arklatex Home Page)

    Published

    Arklatex Home Page's feed description

    Texas residents will be able to save money on back-to-school clothing, footwear, and supplies during a tax-free weekend scheduled for August 7 through August 9, 2026.

  5. Marshall News Messenger

    Texas tax-free shopping weekend is Friday through Sunday: Here’s what to know (opens Marshall News Messenger)

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    Marshall News Messenger's feed description

    Editor’s Note: This story has been corrected. Texas families can shop without paying sales taxes during this year’s sales tax holiday, which takes place Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The holiday […]

  6. Odessa American

    Texas Sales Tax Holiday is Aug. 7-9 (opens Odessa American)

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    Odessa American's feed description

    AUSTIN Texas Comptroller Don Huffines is reminding shoppers they can save money on clothes and school supplies during the state’s sales tax holiday on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 7-9. State law exempts sales tax on qualified items — such as clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks — p…

  7. KVIA El Paso

    Texas’ tax-free holiday is this weekend (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    KVIA El Paso's feed description

    EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Shoppers can save money on clothes and school supplies in Texas during the state's sales tax holiday on Aug. 7-9. State law exempts sales tax on some items priced below $100. The exemption applies whether shoppers buy things in person or online.

  8. 12News Now Beaumont

    Texas sales tax holiday runs Aug. 7-9, expected to save $142.5 million (opens 12News Now Beaumont)

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    12News Now Beaumont's feed description

    Texas' back-to-school sales tax holiday runs Aug. 7-9, expected to save families $142.5 million on clothing, shoes and school supplies.

  9. My High Plains

    Texas sales tax holiday set for school supplies, clothing from Aug. 7-9 (opens My High Plains)

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    My High Plains's feed description

    The office of the Texas Comptroller announced community members will be able to save money on clothes and school supplies during the state's sales tax holiday running Friday through Sunday, Aug. 7-9.

  10. KTSM 9 News

    Save money on school supplies, more during Texas tax holiday (opens KTSM 9 News)

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    KTSM 9 News's feed description

    EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Texas Comptroller Don Huffines is reminding Texas shoppers that they can save money on clothes and school supplies during the state's tax holiday this weekend. On Friday, Aug. 7 through Sunday, Aug.

  11. Tyler Morning Telegraph

    Texas tax-free weekend kicks off (opens Tyler Morning Telegraph)

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    Tyler Morning Telegraph's feed description

    Texas families can shop without paying sales taxes during this year’s sales tax holiday, which takes place Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The holiday gives families a chance to save money […]

  12. KVUE

    Texas tax-free weekend is here. What to buy now, what can wait and the mistake to avoid (opens KVUE)

    Published

    KVUE's feed description

    Texas' tax-free weekend is almost here, and one easy-to-miss shopping rule could determine whether you save money at checkout.

  13. KXAN Austin

    It’s Tax-Free Weekend in Texas. Here’s what you can save on (opens KXAN Austin)

    Published

    KXAN Austin's feed description

    This year’s sales tax holiday runs Friday, Aug. 7, through midnight Sunday, Aug. 9.

  14. KVUE

    Tax-free weekend is here for the Austin area | Here's what you can buy now, and mistakes you should avoid (opens KVUE)

    Published

    KVUE's feed description

    Texas' annual tax-free weekend begins Friday, Aug. 7 and runs through midnight Sunday, Aug. 9.

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