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Texas Families Save Big on Back-to-School | Texas News
Texas families saved a whopping $142.5 million over the weekend during the back-to-school sales tax holiday, letting them snag qualifying items under $100 tax-free. With prices for school supplies up and parents expecting to spend nearly $900 per child, many are tightening budgets—but still finding ways to make ends meet. While only 40% expect to spend more, 46% plan to spend the same, and 13% even less. For one Houston mom juggling five kids, the tax break was a lifeline—offering much-needed relief in a tight economy. This smart policy proves how targeted tax breaks can ease real financial…
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