Texas' back-to-school sales tax holiday runs this weekend

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TEXAS (KXAN) — Texans looking to buy back-to-school supplies this weekend can save a little extra cash, as the state celebrates its sales tax holiday Friday through Sunday.

Texas traditionally adds a 6.25% state sales and use tax on all retail sales, leases and rentals as well as taxable services, per the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. This weekend, many clothing items, footwear...