AUSTIN, Texas - Texans can save on back-to-school shopping as early as Friday, as the state's annual Sales Tax Holiday returns for the weekend.

During the holiday weekend, shoppers can buy many clothing items, school supplies and backpacks without paying state or local sales taxes.

What we know: According to Texas Comptroller Don Huffines, the state expects families to save an estimated $142. 5 million during the three-day tax holiday, which runs from Friday, August 7, through midnight on Sunday, August 9.