Texas gears up for its annual sales tax holiday. Here’s what you need to know.
- Sara Vanden Berge
- Jul 31, 2024
- 1 min read
Updated: Aug 4, 2024

Erath County students are heading back to the classroom as soon as next week and parents can take advantage of Texas' sales tax holiday for big savings on back-to-school supplies.
This year’s sale tax holiday will be held Friday, Aug. 9, through midnight Sunday, Aug. 11.
Texas shoppers can enjoy exemptions on most clothing, footwear and school supplies including backpacks sold for less than $100.
There is no limit on the number of eligible items you can buy.
Click here for a full list of qualifying school supplies and here for a list of qualifying clothing items.
HERE’S A LOOK AT WHAT DOESN’T QUALIFY
Items sold for $100 or more
Clothing subscription boxes
Specially-designed athletic activity or protective-use clothing or footwear
Clothing or footwear rentals, alterations (including embroidery) and cleaning services
Items used to make or repair clothing, such as fabric, thread, yarn, buttons, snaps, hooks and zippers
Jewelry, purses, briefcases, luggage, umbrellas, wallets, watches and other accessories
Computers/computer bags
Textbooks
Athletic, duffle or gym bags
Happy shopping, friends!
Information for this article was obtained from the website of the Texas comptroller.









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