Stock up on school supplies during tax-free weekend!

Tax-free Weekend comes to Texas on Aug. 7, 8,9. For many, this sales holiday is a chance to save money for essential school and office supplies. There are rules, however. Items are only tax free if they are under $100. Many items needed for the upcoming school year fall under this price range.

Tax-free clothing and supplies include:

School supplies:

Binders

Book bags

Composition books

Crayons

Erasers

Folders

Glue

Highlighters

Index cards

Markers

Notebooks

Paper

Pencils

Pens

Rulers

Scissors

Clothing:

Jeans

Pants

School uniforms

Shirts

Shoes

Socks

Underwear

In line with the holiday, Sun & Ski Sports Offers a savings incentive when buying sports and recreational equipment that can be used for purposes other than school. “Sun and Ski will reduce your purchase price by an amount equal to the local sales tax and then you will pay tax on the reduced amount,” said Eddie Sheraki, President CEO of Versa Creative Group.

Recreational items supply list:

Athletics socks

Baseball jerseys

Cross trainers

Camp Clothes

Flip-Flops

Golf Dresses

Running Shoes

Golf Jackets

Sandals

Golf Windbreakers

Slippers

Golf Shirts/Skirts

Sneakers

Tennis Shoes/Dresses/Shorts/Skirts

Fishing Vests

Football Jerseys

Hats

Hunting Vests

Hiking Boots

Jogging Apparel

Swimsuits

Workout Clothes

Shoes