Tax-Free Back to School Shopping is August 7–9, 2026

Texas Tax-Free Weekend is August 7–9, 2026

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:

Keep Your Home Fun and Functional this School Year

Functional Home Storage for School Supplies and School Papers

by Anita Sisler

Have school papers and kids art work already begun piling up, along with that mound near the door? Don’t be discouraged! You can still get organized for the school year, even when you home school!

10 Ways to Stretch Your Dollars

Save Money by Stretching Your Dollars

With the new school year just around the corner and summer spending heating up with the temperatures, here are 10 Ways to Stretch Your Dollars starting today!

Save on Back to School Shopping

Back to School Shopping Strategies to Save up to 90% Guest post by Stephanie Nelson Back to school shopping can be overwhelming for many budgets, but Stephanie Nelson of CouponMom.com…

Texas Tax Free Weekend is August 17 – 19

Texas Tax Free Weekend starts August 17

Are you making your lists and checking them twice? No, it’s not Christmas but any cost-savings feels like it! It’s time for Tax Free weekend 2012, a great chance to stock up on school supplies and clothing for kids for Back to School!

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Fall Activities Guide

We’ve done the research for you!

Our exclusive Fall activities guide features listings for area businesses that provide kid-friendly programs, products and after school activities. Take a look at this new, helpful resource we’ve put together for busy parents just like you!