Texas Tax-Free Weekend Is Soon And Here’s What Qualifies!

Students all across Texas are mentally preparing themselves for the start of a new school year, while parents are making sure their bank accounts are ready for the ridiculous amount of money they will have to spend on school supplies, uniforms, clothes and more!

Well, there is good news for those parents who really need to save some money on back-to-school because Texas' annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday is happening August 8–10, 2025, giving El Paso families the perfect chance to stock up on essentials tax-free!

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Texas Tax Free Weekend 2025: Qualifying Items

For three days only, clothing, shoes, backpacks, and school supplies priced under $100 per item are exempt from sales tax. That includes jeans, uniforms, binders, crayons, and more. Just make sure to leave the designer bags, athletic gear, and electronics for another day because those items are not included in the tax free weekend list.

Whether you prefer shopping in-store or online, you can still snag the savings. Just make sure the total price (including shipping) doesn’t go over $100 or you’ll lose that tax-free magic. Check out the full list and more details on the tax free weekend by clicking here!
Read More: Texas Teachers Are Struggling With Back-to-School Costs |

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The Annual Back-to-School Expo is Back at Cielo Vista Mall

Before the shopping spree, kick things off at the Back-2-School Expo presented by KISS-FM, Western Tech, and GECU at Cielo Vista Mall on Saturday, August 2nd from 10 A.M. to 6 P.M. It’s a full day of back-to-school excitement with fashion shows, dance performances, vendors, free swag, and giveaways throughout the mall!

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Plus, El Paso Electric is giving away FOUR $500 scholarships! Stop by the KISS-FM booth to register. Students must be 18+ or have a parent/guardian present to qualify.

KISS-FM along with Western Tech and GECU presents the Back-2-School Expo: a full day of back-to-school fun at Cielo Vista Mall on Saturday, August 2, 2025.

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