Back to School Means It’s Time for Tax Free Weekend

This year’s sale tax holiday will take place Friday, Aug. 8, and goes through midnight Sunday, Aug. 10.  The first day of school for most of the Crossroads area is on Wednesday,  Aug. 13 During this time, you will save the sales tax on school supplies, clothes, shoes, and more. The sales tax is only for school supplies that are listed and priced under $100.

The Texas Tax Comptroller's Office has broken down the list of what is considered tax-free. The list is massive and also includes clothing, footwear, backpacks, athletic supplies, and school supplies. To see the full list of tax-free back-to-school items, click here. 

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Tax free weekends are not in every state.

Did you know not every state has a Texas Free Weekend? In fact 44 states do not have tax free weekends. Check out this Tiktok posetd by Newsortea

@newsortea8 Is your state on the list? 🍎📓📚✏️ Several states across the US are offering back-to-school tax-free weekends or periods in 2025 where you can purchase eligible items without paying sales tax. #backtoschool#nosalestax#schoolsupplies#news#relatable#info#help#kids#fyp♬ Back to School - FASSounds

Back to school shopping was different back in the day

I know today's kids are able to order from their phones, and every store is online. However, back then, it was about the Sears and JC Penny catalog.

@moretoysmorejoys#90s#90skids#nostalgia#memoryunlocked#childhoodmemories#corememories#nostalgiatrip#90sthrowback#90sfashion♬ You Got It (The Right Stuff) - New Kids On The Block

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