Breckenridge families can join others around the state in saving some money this weekend, which has been designated as a “sales tax holiday,” meaning shoppers do not have to pay sales tax on many school-related items. Texas Comptroller Don Huffines has announced that Texas families are expected to save an estimated $142.5 million in state and local sales taxes during this year’s sales tax holiday, which runs Friday, Aug. 7, through midnight Sunday, Aug. 9. The sales tax relief applies to many back-to-school items, including most clothing, school supplies and other products. The Texas Legislature determines both the dates of the sales tax holiday and the list of qualifying items each year. Here are some of the school supply items that are exempt from Texas sales tax during the event:School SuppliesOnly the school supplies on this list priced under $100 qualify for exemption from tax during the sales tax holiday.