Texas parents are shopping early for school supplies, bypassing the tax-free weekend. Houston families anticipate spending significantly more than the national average this year. The state's tax holiday offers savings on clothing and traditional school items. However, technology costs are rising and excluded from the current tax exemption. Lawmakers are considering expanding the tax holiday to include electronics and textbooks.

Not every tax holiday is tied to back-to-school shopping, with some states offering separate breaks for other categories

El Tax Free Weekend Texas 2026 permitirá a las familias ahorrar durante el regreso a clases 2026 en Texas con compras libres de impuestos.