Texans can purchase school supplies, clothes tax free this weekend

The back-to-school sales tax holiday occurs each year in August. Additionally, emergency preparation supplies are sold tax free every April, followed by energy- and water-saving equipment on Memorial Day weekend.

“As Texans prepare for the back-to-school bell, this is the perfect time to take advantage of the opportunity to save money on everything from blue jeans to ballpoint pens,” Comptroller Glenn Hegar said in a news release. “As the father of three, I know how these expenses can add up.”

Texans who pay sales taxes on qualifying items during the tax holiday can request a refund from the seller or fill out a form.

Visit the comptroller’s website for a complete list of tax-exempt items.

What they're saying

“This weekend’s sales tax holiday is a win-win-win for back-to-school shoppers, Texas retailers, and our state’s economy,” said John McCord, executive director of the Texas Retailers Association, in a news release. “We anticipate strong consumer spending trends as Texas families take advantage of the tax savings and pick up the essentials they need to successfully kick off a new school year.”