Sales tax weekend coming up

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar last week reminded shoppers they can save money on a number of items during the state’s sales tax holiday on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 9-11.

Whether you’re in need of notebooks, rulers or running shoes, Hegar reminded shoppers last week that they can save money on those and other items during the state’s sales tax holiday.

The law exempts sales tax on qualified items — such as clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks — priced below $100, saving shoppers about $8 on every $100 they spend.

“As Texas families begin the process of replacing their beach towels with lunch boxes, the sales tax holiday is the perfect opportunity to save some money on supplies families need before the school bell rings,” Hegar said in a statement. “As a father of three, I know how these expenses can add up.”

Shoppers this year will save an estimated $102.2 million in state and local sales taxes during the sales tax holiday.

Texas’ sales tax holiday weekend has been an annual event since 1999.

Apparel and school supplies that may be purchased tax-free are listed on the Comptroller’s website.