Texas ENERGY STAR® Sales Tax Holiday 2011

Take advantage of the Texas ENERGY STAR Sales Tax Holiday during Memorial Day Weekend this year. Get a break from state and local sales taxes on the purchase of select ENERGY STAR appliances and products!

Anyone in Texas can buy these products on the 3-day weekend(May 28th – 30th) at a store in Texas or from an Internet or catalog seller engaged in business in this state. This includes homebuilders, real estate developers, dealers, service providers and contractors. Products may be purchased for existing homes, new homes and non-residential properties.

Eligible Products and Shopping Details
There is no limit on the number of qualifying items one can purchase during this sales tax holiday.
•Air conditioners priced at $6,000 or less
•Refrigerators priced at $2,000 or less
•Ceiling fans
•Incandescent and fluorescent light bulbs
•Clothes washers
•Dishwashers
•Dehumidifiers
•Programmable thermostats*
* ENERGY STAR specification of programmable thermostats was suspended on December 31, 2009; however, any existing stock of ENERGY STAR labeled programmable thermostats offered for sale by retailers is still eligible for the exemption.

ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy for products that meet strict energy efficiency guidelines.