This year’s Sales Tax Holiday begins Friday, August 9 and goes through midnight Sunday, August 11. As in previous years, the law exempts most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks priced under $100 from sales and use taxes, which could save shoppers about $8 on every $100 they spend.

Subject to the criteria explained below, all sales of qualifying items made during the holiday period qualify for the exemption, including items sold online or by telephone or mail. Lay-away plans can be used again this year to take advantage of the sales tax holiday.

Here are some helpful links to help you shop:

• List of Qualifying Clothing, Footwear and Other Items
• List of Qualifying School Supplies

For more see www.texastaxholiday.org