Texas Comptroller Don Huffines is encouraging Texans to take advantage of the state's annual tax-free weekend to save money on back-to-school purchases.

Most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks priced under $100 qualify for the exemption. The holiday runs from Friday, Aug. 7, through midnight Sunday, Aug. 9.

Qualifying items can be purchased tax-free from a Texas store or from an online or catalog seller doing business in Texas. In most cases, shoppers do not need to provide an exemption certificate to buy qualifying items tax-free.

The exemption applies only to items purchased during the sales tax holiday. Items bought before or after the holiday do not qualify, and no tax refund is available.

For a list of qualifying items, click here.