By Sahar Chmais
Texans can stock up on school supplies, clothing, footwear and backpacks tax-free from Friday, Aug. 6 through Sunday, Aug. 8, for items sold less than $100.
Items can be purchased tax-free from a Texas store, online or catalog sellers doing business in Texas. During this weekend, Gov. Greg Abbott encourages residents to get their supplies and receive their COVID-19 vaccine, as many stores who sell these items offer vaccines.
"As parents, teachers, faculty, and students gear up for the new school year,” said the Governor, “Tax-Free Weekend is a great time to stock up on school supplies and get your COVID-19 vaccine. Many COVID-19 vaccine providers are even located inside stores where Texans can participate in Tax-Free Weekend. The vaccine is the best defense we have against the COVID-19, and I urge eligible Texans to visit covidvaccine.texas.gov to find a vaccine provider near them and get their shot this weekend. As more Texans receive their vaccine, our schools and communities will be better protected against the virus. Always remember — vaccines are voluntary, and will never be forced, in the state of Texas."
Residents can visit www.dshs.texas.gov/covidvaccine to find a vaccine provider near them.
The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts estimates shoppers will save around $107.3 million in the state and local sales tax during this sales tax weekend. To find a list of what is exempt from sales tax, visit www.TexasTaxHoliday.org.
