The Texas State Comptroller’s Office will host its annual “Back to School” sales tax holiday
this coming weekend. The law exempts sales tax on qualified items such as clothing, footwear,
school supplies, and backpacks prices up to $100. This year shoppers are expected to save an
estimated $102.2 million in state and local sales tax. The “Back to School” sales tax weekend
has been an annual event since 1999. It takes place this coming Friday through Sunday.