(AUSTIN) - Comptroller Susan Combs announced that the date for the annual sales tax holiday has changed from the first weekend of August to the third weekend of August.
Much to the delight of many shoppers, Combs also said backpacks, a standard item on many kids' school supply lists, can now be purchased tax free during the sales tax holiday.
"From now on, the sales tax holiday will occur on the third Friday, Saturday and Sunday of August," Combs said. "This year, the date is Aug. 17-19."
Since many school districts are now starting their school year later, the 80th Legislature changed the date of the sales tax holiday to move it closer to the first day of school.
During the sales tax holiday, children's and adults' clothing and shoes priced less than $100, and now backpacks that cost less than $100, are exempt from state and local sales taxes.
"The Legislature responded to parents' requests to add backpacks to the list of tax-exempt items," Combs said. "Backpacks can be expensive, especially for parents who have to buy them for several children. A tax break helps."
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