Texas sales tax holiday on school supplies begins today!

If you have not done your back-to-school shopping, this weekend is the perfect time to do so!!

Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Glenn Hegar is reminding shoppers of a way to save money on school supplies. The annual Texas sales tax holiday begins today and runs through Sunday, August 7th. 

The Texas sales tax holiday exempts qualified items like clothing, shoes, school supplies, and backpacks under $100 from sales tax.

Qualifying Items can be purchased in stores, online, via phone, or through the mail. The selected tax-free clothing and school supplies are listed on the comptroller's website, www.texastaxholiday.org.

SOURCE: COMMUNITY IMPACT