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Texas back-to-school tax-free weekend begins: Here's what you should know
Summary by The Houston Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Joseph Rowe , as published by FOX 26 Houston
· August 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The Sales Tax Holiday is an annual occurrence, and this year's event is expected to help Texans with their back-to-school shopping expenses. The state's annual Sales Tax Holiday is returning for the weekend, allowing Texans to save on back-to-school shopping.
The state's annual Sales Tax Holiday is returning for the weekend, allowing Texans to save on back-to-school shopping. This event begins as early as Friday.
Further details about the tax-free weekend are available, including what items are eligible for the tax savings.
The Sales Tax Holiday is an annual occurrence, and this year's event is expected to help Texans with their back-to-school shopping expenses.
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Published: August 7, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 26 Houston ·
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What is this story about? The state's annual Sales Tax Holiday is returning for the weekend, allowing Texans to save on back-to-school shopping. This event begins as early as Friday. Further details about the tax-free weekend…
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