Dive Summary:

• Many states across the U.S. have announced their intentions to waive state sales tax for a short stint during back-to-school shopping season, creating a tax-free holiday to attract U.S. consumers.
• Forty-five states across the U.S. currently impose a state sales tax on retail purchases and dates for the holiday will vary from state to state, taking place from July to August, and will include breaks on everyday retail items.
• The states currently set to take part in a state-wide tax holiday include Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and many others.

From the article:

Texas shoppers get a break from state and local sales taxes from August 9, 2013, to August 11, 2013, (note that this is a change from last year). As in previous years, the law exempts most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks priced under $100 from sales and use taxes, which could save shoppers about $8 on every $100 they spend.