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Texas tax-free weekend 2026: Items that qualify for back-to-school savings
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Katherine Levens , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· August 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The event takes place from Friday, August 7, to midnight Sunday, August 9.
Residents of Piney Point Village can look forward to a tax-free weekend for back-to-school shopping. The event takes place from Friday, August 7, to midnight Sunday, August 9. During this time, certain items will be exempt from sales tax, including most clothing, footwear, school supplies, and backpacks.
To qualify, these items must be priced under $100, including any additional charges. gov. This resource provides detailed information on what items are eligible for tax-free status during the weekend.
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Category: schools Published: August 4, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Residents of Piney Point Village can look forward to a tax-free weekend for back-to-school shopping. The event takes place from Friday, August 7, to midnight Sunday, August 9. During this time…
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