The Texas back-to-school Tax Free Weekend starts on August 11. But a lot of schools start earlier than that, putting some parents in a bind.
School supplies are already more costly this year than last. Families are finding the cost of just everything back-to-school related going up because of inflation.
The National Retail Federation predicts school spending is likely going to set a record at over $40 million this Fall, around almost $900 per family which is at least $25 more than last year.
Many churches and community groups try to step up with donated supplies. The Dallas Mayor's Back To School Fair is this Friday at Fair Park.
The Tarrant County Back to School Roundup is also this Friday at Tarrant County College South Campus.
The Texas 'Tax Free Weekend' for school supplies has been around since 1999, making certain back-to-school items exempt from sales taxes to give parents a little break with costs.
But parents wonder why it isn't until the weekend of the 11th when a lot of kids will already be back in school and will be needing supplies before then.
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