Southwest Community Association

Texas Sales Tax Holiday, Aug 1 - 3

Jul 30, 2003

Texas shoppers get a break from local and state sales taxes (on selected items) during the state?’s fifth annual tax holiday. Qualifying items that had been put on lay-away may be picked up tax-free during this period. Additionally, qualifying items put on lay-away during the holiday, can be picked up tax-free later.
The tax exemption applies to school uniforms, work uniforms, baby clothes, belts (with buckles), dresses, gloves, jeans, coats & wraps, ties, raincoats & ponchos, many types of shoes, pajamas, robes, slippers, socks, underwear, jackets, sweaters, caps, jogging apparel and other athletic clothing commonly worn on the street. There is no limit on the number of items which can be purchased during the holiday. If you have questions about this holiday,
call 1-800-252-5555, or check the website at ?“www.window.state.tx.us?”.