During tax-free weekend, the sales tax is waived on most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks priced under $100 that is bought in person and online.

As prices rise on everyday necessities amid historic inflation, parents across Texas have an opportunity to save a little money heading toward the new school year during the upcoming tax-free weekend. Here’s everything Texans need to know before heading to the store this weekend.

Also known as the sales tax holiday, states across the U.S. waive the sales tax on many school-related supplies and clothes on specific summer weekends. In Texas this year, the event starts on Friday, Aug. 5 and runs through Sunday, Aug. 7.

Most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks priced under $100 qualify for the sales tax exemption, according to the Texas Comptroller’s Office, which handles all business pertaining to revenue and taxes for the state government.

Each individual item priced under $100 counts, and there isn’t a limit on how many qualifying items can be bought.

This year, face masks also are exempt from sales tax, but N-95 masks are not since they are considered medical-grade apparel.

The tax exemption doesn’t apply to computers, laptops, software and most electronics accessories. Specially designed athletic clothing and gear, like golf cleats and football pads, are also not tax exempt.

However, tennis shoes, jogging suits and swimsuits commonly worn for purposes other than athletic activity do qualify for the exemption.

It’s important to note that if you bought something before Friday or after Sunday, there’s no tax refund available for the items you bought.

Many in-person and online businesses across the state are participating in the sales tax holiday, and qualifying items purchased in stores, online, over the phone, by mail, and through custom order meet the sales tax exemption.

If you are buying online or over the phone, watch for delivery charges. The $100 cap applies to the total cost of an item, including any charges for delivery, handling or transportation.

With no sales tax added to the total purchase price of each qualifying item priced under $100, families can expect to save about $8 per $100 spent.

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar said that shoppers will save about $112 million in state and local taxes this tax-free weekend.

If people do end up paying sales tax on qualifying items this weekend, they can ask the seller for a refund for the tax paid. The seller will either grant the refund or provide the shopper with a form that allows them to file a refund claim directly with the Comptroller’s office.

School supplies that qualify for Sales Tax Holiday

Clothing and footwear that qualify for Sales Tax Holiday

Items that don't qualify for Sales Tax Holiday