201208.17
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Texas Tax Free Weekend

Texas’ annual tax holiday has arrived! Starting today through Sunday, shoppers will get a break from state and local sales taxes. Lay-away plans can be used to take advantage of the sales tax holiday. Footwear, clothing, and backpacks costing less than $100 will qualify for exemption. Most school supplies priced at less than $100 will…

201205.25
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2012 Energy Star Sales Tax Holiday

TEXAS – The 2012 ENERGY STAR sales tax holiday begins tomorrow Saturday, May 26 and ends Monday, May 28. The products qualifying for the exemption are: • Air conditioners priced at $6,000 or less • Refrigerators priced at $2,000 or less • Ceiling fans • Incandescent and fluorescent light bulbs • Clothes washers* • Dishwashers…

201205.17
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Sales Tax Increase

TEXAS – Susan Combs, Texas Comptroller, announced that state sales tax collections hit $2.07 billion in April. Up 10.9 percent from the same month last year. It has been 25 consecutive months that Texas has seen sales tax increases compared to the previous year.

201205.14
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2012 Energy Star Sales Tax Holiday

TEXAS – The 2012 ENERGY STAR sales tax holiday begins Saturday, May 26 and ends Monday, May 28. The products qualifying for the exemption are: • Air conditioners priced at $6,000 or less • Refrigerators priced at $2,000 or less • Ceiling fans • Incandescent and fluorescent light bulbs • Clothes washers* • Dishwashers •…