Then, while helping at Hart's BBQ's Backpack Giveaway, several parents told me they were waiting for Texas' annual Tax-Free Weekend before doing most of their shopping. Tax-Free Weekend DatesAccording to the Texas Comptroller's Office, the 2026 Texas Sales Tax Holiday begins Friday, Aug. 7, and runs through midnight Sunday, Aug. 9. During those three days, many qualifying items priced under $100 can be purchased without paying state sales tax. If you're accidentally charged sales tax on a qualifying purchase, ask the retailer for a refund. Read More: State Fair Of Texas 2026 Dates, Theme, And What's New In DallasThe Children's 2026 Texas Fish Art Contest This is a gallery of photos of the children who competed in the 2026 Texas Fish Art contest.