Stocking up on tax-free weekend shopping in Texas
Shoppers in North Texas put up with bad weather to stock up on back-to-school products, clothing and other items on the state’s first day of its 10th annual tax free shopping weekend. Even though the crowds weren’t too huge, retailers hoped to do some brisk business in the course of the weekend. All purchases of clothing and shoes and other selected items under $100 will be exempted from state and local taxes during the weekend. According to the Texas comptroller’s office, shoppers will save an estimated $54 million in shopping this weekend.