Corsicana Daily Sun: Texas House Passes School Supply Sales Tax Holiday
Bill now moves to Senate for approval
AUSTIN , TEXAS–Texas families may breath a little easier this year when it comes to paying for school supplies for their children. House Bill 1801 by State Representative Dwayne Bohac passed the House of Representatives with a vote of 143-0.
Currently, only clothing is non-taxable during the annual sales tax holiday, but under HB 1801 essential school supplies would be tax free as well. This year the sales tax holiday will take place August 21-23.
“In these difficult economic times, it is imperative that we assist families in buying school supplies and clothing for their children,” said Texas PTA President, Jan Wilkerson. “ I applaud Rep. Bohac for filing legislation that will assist parents in readying their children for the school year.”
“Texas families work hard to provide their children with the best possible education,” said Bohac. “This legislation will help ensure that all Texas children are prepared to succeed.”
According to the Texas Comptroller, the legislation will save Texas families an estimated $9.5 million per year. This pro-education bill will help ease the financial burden that thousands of Texas families face before every school year.
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