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Texas Tax-Free Holidays (2026)

Permitted: Three 2026 holidays: Emergency Prep (Apr 25–27), Energy Star & water-efficient products (May 23–25), and Back-to-School clothing/supplies/backpacks under $100 (Aug 7–9).

PermittedVerified May 31, 2026

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Tax-Free Holidays in states bordering Texas

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

ArkansasPermitted
Back-to-school holiday Aug 1–2, 2026: clothing, electronics, school supplies and instructional materials exempt from state and local sales tax.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: dfa.arkansas.gov · Full Arkansas rule →
LouisianaPermitted
No back-to-school/general holiday (eliminated); a Second Amendment holiday on firearms, ammunition and hunting supplies runs Sept 4–6, 2026.
Verified Sep 3, 2026 · Source: revenue.louisiana.gov · Full Louisiana rule →
New MexicoPermitted
Gross-receipts tax holiday for back-to-school July 31–Aug 2, 2026 (clothing/shoes <$100, computers ≤$1,000, related items ≤$500); retailer participation is optional.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: tax.newmexico.gov · Full New Mexico rule →
OklahomaPermitted
Sales-tax holiday Aug 7–9, 2026: clothing and footwear priced under $100 are exempt from state and local sales tax.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: oklahoma.gov · Full Oklahoma rule →

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