Texas shoppers get a break from state and local sales taxes tomorrow through Sunday - the state's annual tax holiday. Lay-away plans can be used again this year to take advantage of the sales tax holiday.

The law exempts most clothing and footwear priced under $100 from sales and use taxes, which could save shoppers about $8 on every $100 they spend. Backpacks under $100 and used by elementary and secondary students are also exempt. A backpack is a pack with straps one wears on the back. The new exemption during the sales tax holiday includes backpacks with wheels, provided they can also be worn on the back like a traditional backpack, and messenger bags. The exemption does not include items that are reasonably defined as luggage, briefcases, athletic/duffle/gym bags, computer bags, purses or framed backpacks. Ten or fewer backpacks can be purchased tax-free at one time.

Non-exempt items
·  Accessories (generally) - barrettes, elastic ponytail holders, wallets, watches
·  Backpacks - unless for use by elementary and secondary students
·  Baseball cleats and pants
·  Belt buckles (without belt)
·  Boots - climbing, fishing, rubber work boots, ski, waders
·  Buttons and zippers
·  Cloth and lace, knitting yarns, and other fabrics
·  Dry cleaning services
·  Football pants
·  Golf gloves
·  Handbags and purses
·  Handkerchiefs
·  Hard hats
·  Helmets - bike, baseball, football, hockey, motorcycle, sports
·  Ice skates
·  Jewelry
·  Laundering services
·  Leather goods - except belts with buckles and wearing apparel
·  Pads - football, hockey, soccer, elbow, knee, shoulder
·  Personal flotation devices
·  Rented clothing (including uniforms, formal wear, and costumes)
·  Roller blades and skates
·  Safety clothing, glasses
·  Shoes - bicycle (cleated), bowling, golf

Exempt items
·  Baby clothes
· Backpacks for use by elementary and secondary students
· Belts with attached buckles
· Boots - cowboy, hiking
· Caps/hats - baseball, fishing, golf, knitted
·  Coats and wraps
·  Diapers - adult and baby
·  Dresses
·  Gloves (generally)
·  Gym suits and uniforms
·  Hooded shirts and hooded sweatshirts
·  Hosiery
·  Jackets
·  Jeans
·  Jerseys - baseball and football
·  Jogging apparel
·  Neckwear and ties
·  Pajamas
·  Pants and trousers
·  Raincoats and ponchos
·  Robes
·  Shirts
·  Shoes - sandals, slippers, sneakers, tennis, walking
·  Socks (including athletic)
·  Shorts
·  Suits, slacks, and jackets
·  Sweatshirts
·  Sweat suits
·  Sweaters
·  Swimsuits
·  Underclothes
* Work clothes and uniforms