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Arkansas' back-to-school sales tax holiday is this weekend, and Texas' version follows a week later.
Both annual events promise to save consumers money on certain clothing and school supplies.
On Saturday and Sunday, Arkansas will waive sales tax on many items typically purchased for children about to start a new school year. Adults can take advantage of the savings, as well.
Arkansas will exempt from sales tax clothing and footwear priced less than $100; clothing accessories and equipment priced less than $50; school supplies; school art supplies; and school instructional materials.
During Texas' sales tax holiday Aug. 9-11, consumers can buy most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks sold for less than $100 tax free from a Texas store or from an online or catalog seller doing business in Texas.