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Tax Free Weekend in Texas
The state of Texas holds a sales tax holiday every year. During the three-day, tax-free weekend (August 21-23 in 2009), retailers do not collect sales tax on most clothing and shoes as well as backpacks for elementary and secondary school students.

Energy Star Tax Free Weekend in Texas
The state of Texas holds a sales tax holiday each year over the Memorial Day weekend. The sales tax exemption applies to Energy Star appliances purchased during the three days (Saturday, May 23 through Monday, May 25 in 2009) of the tax-free weekend, on the labor required to install them, and on the delivery, shipping, or handling charges.

Register to Vote
Voting is an important right for Americans and to exercise that right, you must be registered to vote. Texas offers several ways to register -- by accessing a web form or stopping by a local post office, library, or courthouse.

Calculate Your Local Sales Tax
Calculate your local sales tax rate, including state sales tax and city and local sales and use taxes.