New Delhi, Aug. 7 -- Texas shoppers can save money on back-to-school shopping this weekend as the state's annual Sales Tax Holiday is now underway. The 2026 Texas Sales Tax Holiday began on Friday and will continue until midnight on Sunday, allowing shoppers to buy eligible school-related items without paying state or local sales tax, according to FOX 26 Houston.

Texas charges a 6.25% state sales tax, while local authorities can add up to 2%, taking the total to 8.25% in some cities. In San Antonio, for example, shoppers pay the maximum combined sales tax of 8.25%.

During the tax-free weekend, shoppers can buy the following items without paying sales tax:

Clothing

Footwear

School supplies

Backpacks

Each qualifying item must cost le...