Back-to-school shopping season is here, and the 2026 Texas Sales Tax Holiday is a great opportunity for families to save.
From Friday, August 7 through Sunday, August 9, 2026, shoppers can purchase qualifying clothing, footwear, school supplies, and backpacks priced under $100 per item without paying state or local sales tax.
The exemption applies to eligible purchases made:
As another school year begins, for many parents that presents the challenge of trying to figure out what to pack in their children’s lunch boxes. Even boxes filled with loving care can contain cookies or chips or other easy, unhealthy options.
A fun, healthy lunch or after-school snack – including a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and proteins – doesn’t have to be time-consuming, stressful or more costly to put together.
For 2022, August 5 – 7 is the sales tax free weekend in Texas which allows you to save money on school supplies, most clothing, footwear and backpacks priced less than $100. Subject to certain criteria, qualifying items sold online, by telephone or mail during the tax free weekend are eligible for tax exempt status. Shoppers can also use layaway plans to take advantage of the sales tax holiday. Note qualifying school supplies purchased under a business account must give a properly completed Form 01-339, Texas Sales and Use Tax Exemption Certificate.
School Supplies that are Tax Exempt
The following is a list of qualifying school supplies (if priced less than $100) purchased by a student in elementary or secondary school:
