Energy Star Sales Tax Holiday May 29-31

Last Updated on June 10, 2010

May 29-31: Energy Star Sales Tax Holiday: During Memorial Day weekend, Texas shoppers get a break from state and local sales and use taxes on purchases of certain energy efficient products. The 2010 Energy Star sales tax holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, May 29, and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, May 31 (Memorial Day). The products qualifying for the exemption are:

• air conditioners priced under $6,000 (room and central units)
• clothes washer
• ceiling fans
• dehumidifiers
• dishwashers
• light bulbs (incandescent and fluorescent)
• programmable thermostats
• refrigerators priced under $2,000.

Qualifying products will display the Energy Star logo, which may appear on the appliance, the packaging or the Energy Guide label.  There is no limit on the number of qualifying items one can purchase during this sales tax holiday, and an exemption certificate is not required.