All Roll Calls
Yes: 347 • No: 0
TexasSB 141589th Legislature Regular SessionSenateWALLET
Relating to the sales tax exemption period for clothing, footwear, and certain school-related items.
Sponsored By: Bryan Hughes (Republican), Lacey Hull
Signed by Governor
Taxation--SalesSCHOOL CLOTHES & SCHOOL SUPPLIES
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Texas shoppers get August clothing tax breaks
The law takes effect September 1, 2025. Texas shoppers pay no state sales tax on each qualifying clothing or footwear item priced below $100. Each year's exemption runs from 12:01 a.m. on the first Friday in August through midnight the following Sunday. The law does not expand the exemption to school-related items. Taxes owed before the effective date remain governed by prior law, including collection and civil or criminal enforcement.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Bryan Hughes
Republican • Senate
Lacey Hull
House
Cosponsors
Carol Alvarado
Democratic • Senate
César Blanco
Democratic • Senate
Aicha Davis
House
Caroline Harris Davila
House
Suleman Lalani
House
Janie Lopez
House
Trey Martinez Fischer
House
Mihaela Plesa
House
Royce West
Democratic • Senate
Judith Zaffirini
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 5/5/2025
Record vote
Yes: 31 • No: 0
House vote • 4/29/2025
Record vote
Yes: 146 • No: 0
House vote • 4/28/2025
Record vote
Yes: 144 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/10/2025
Record vote
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/10/2025
Record vote
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Finance
Yes: 15 • No: 0
House vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Ways & Means
Yes: 11 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Effective on 9/1/25
5/19/2025HouseSigned by the Governor
5/19/2025HouseSent to the Governor
5/7/2025HouseSigned in the House
5/7/2025HouseSigned in the Senate
5/7/2025SenateReported enrolled
5/5/2025SenateSenate concurs in House amendment(s)-reported
5/5/2025HouseRecord vote
5/5/2025SenateSenate concurs in House amendment(s)
5/5/2025SenateRead
5/5/2025SenateHouse amendment(s) laid before the Senate
5/5/2025SenateHouse passage as amended reported
4/29/2025SenateRecord vote (RV#783)
4/29/2025HousePassed
4/29/2025HouseRead 3rd time
4/29/2025HouseStatement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
4/28/2025HouseRecord vote (RV#590)
4/28/2025HousePassed to 3rd reading
4/28/2025HouseRead 2nd time
4/28/2025HouseLaid out in lieu of companion (HB 1587)
4/28/2025HouseCommittee report sent to Calendars
4/28/2025HouseCommittee report distributed
4/25/2025HouseComte report filed with Committee Coordinator
4/25/2025HouseReported favorably as substituted
4/23/2025HouseCommittee substitute considered in committee
4/23/2025House
Bill Text
Engrossed
Enrolled
House Committee Report
Introduced
Senate Committee Report
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