Back-to-school tax holiday coming up in August
Texas will once again offer a back-to-school sales tax holiday. This year, it’s scheduled for August 17-19. Texas Comptroller Susan Combs said shoppers can save money on everything from pens, jeans and shoes to backpacks and other items priced under $100. This year, shoppers will save an estimated $64.8 million in state and local sales taxes during the sales tax holiday, which has been an annual event since 1999. Lists of apparel and school supplies that may be purchased tax free can be found on the Texas Comptroller’s website at: www.TexasTaxHoliday.org.
Texas KIDS COUNT report now available
One of every 11 kids in the United State lives in Texas. The recently released report, 2012 KIDS COUNT, examines how those kids are doing overall as well as factors such as economic well-being, education, health, family and community. New this year, the data compares Texas children to those in other states. Overall, Texas kids rank 35. New Hampshire is ranked number one, while Mississippi came in last. KIDS COUNT is a project of the Annie E. Casey Foundation. To learn more, visit www.kidscount.org.
