The Tax-Free Weekend in Texas for 2025 is an annual sales tax holiday designed to help families save money on back-to-school shopping. It takes place from Friday, August 8, through Sunday, August 10. During these three days, shoppers can purchase most qualifying clothing, footwear, backpacks, and school supplies without paying state or local sales taxes, as long as each item is priced under $100. Key details about the Texas Tax-Free Weekend:

• Qualifying items include most everyday clothing, athletic wear, footwear, backpacks for school use, and a wide range of school supplies.
• Items must be priced under $100 to qualify for the exemption; items priced $100 or more do not qualify.
• Online, phone, mail, and in-store purchases qualify, provided the payment is processed during the tax-free period and the seller does business in Texas.
• Shipping and handling are included in the item's total price for the $100 limit.
• Some items excluded from the exemption include computers, textbooks, software, jewelry, watches, handbags, luggage, and specialized athletic gear.
• There is no limit on the number of qualifying items that can be purchased tax-free.
• If mistakenly charged tax on eligible items during this period, customers can request a refund from the retailer.

This tax holiday is aimed at easing the cost of back-to-school essentials, with shoppers expected to save millions in state and local sales taxes during the event. The 2025 event specifically ran from August 8 to August 10.