Texas Tax Free Weekend 2026

Texas Tax Free Weekend 2026 is scheduled for August 7–9, 2026 (first Friday–Sunday of August). Texas Tax Free Dates and full details below.

The Texas Sales Tax Holiday 2026 runs from Friday, August 7 through Sunday, August 9, 2026. Starting in 2026, Texas moved the annual back-to-school holiday to the first Friday–Sunday of August. Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts details confirmed: most clothing, footwear, school supplies, and backpacks priced under $100 are exempt from state and local sales and use taxes — a savings of up to 8.25%.

Texas Tax Free Weekend 2026 – Exempt Item Limits

Clothing and Footwear – Under $100 per item

Retailers are not required to collect state and local sales or use tax on most footwear and clothing sold for less than $100 during the holiday. The exemption applies to each eligible item under $100, regardless of how many items are purchased on the same invoice.

Example: Two shirts at $80 each — both qualify, even though the total is $160.

The exemption does not apply to: items over $99.99 (full price is taxable), special athletic or protective clothing not normally worn outside its activity (e.g., football pads, golf cleats), rental of clothing or footwear, alteration or cleaning services, or accessories (jewelry, handbags, purses, briefcases, luggage, umbrellas, wallets, watches).

Backpacks – Under $100

Backpacks priced under $100 sold for use by elementary and secondary students are exempt. This includes backpacks with wheels (if wearable on the back) and messenger bags. It does not include luggage, briefcases, athletic/duffle/gym bags, computer bags, purses, or framed backpacks. Limit: 10 or fewer backpacks without an exemption certificate.

School Supplies – Under $100 per item

Most school supplies priced at less than $100, purchased for use by a student in an elementary or secondary school, are exempt.

If purchasing under a business account (business credit/check or business membership), the retailer must obtain an exemption certificate certifying the items are for student use.

Layaway Sales

A qualifying item under a layaway plan is exempt if the customer places it on layaway during the holiday, or makes the final payment during the holiday.

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Source: Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts