Texas – Back-to-school shopping is about to get a little lighter on the wallet — that’s because Texas’ annual sales tax holiday, known as Tax-Free Weekend , kicks off this Friday, Aug. 8, and runs through Sunday, Aug. 10.

During this three-day event, shoppers across the state can save on sales tax when buying most clothing, footwear, backpacks, and school supplies priced under $100 per item.

With the average cost of school supplies now around $570 per student, according to a Deloitte back-to-school retail survey, those costs can add up quickly — especially for families with multiple children. That’s where tax-free weekends can help.

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Whether you’re shopping in-store, online, by phone, by mail, or even

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