Katy Mills Combines Savings and Giving During Texas Tax-Free Weekend 2025
This year’s Texas Tax-Free Weekend 2025 is shaping up to be more than just a chance to stretch back-to-school budgets—it’s also an opportunity to give back to the Katy and Greater Houston community. From Friday, August 8, through Sunday, August 10, Katy Mills will join retailers statewide in offering shoppers a break from the state’s 8.25% sales tax on qualifying items, including clothing, footwear, backpacks, and school supplies priced under $100.
Participating Katy Mills stores range from popular fashion outlets like Abercrombie & Fitch, American Eagle Outfitters, and Levi’s to athletic favorites such as Crocs, Footlocker, Skechers, and Under Armour. The Texas Tax-Free Weekend 2025 sales tax exemption, part of a long-running effort to help families manage back-to-school expenses, can translate to meaningful savings—especially as parents face rising costs and an earlier shopping season, trends highlighted in My Neighborhood News’ Tax-Free Weekend 2025 guide.
But Katy Mills is pairing the savings with a deeper purpose. Through August 31, the mall is hosting a Backpack & School Supply Drive to benefit local students in need. Shoppers can purchase a new backpack from participating stores—including Nike Factory Store, Puma, Marshalls, Ross Dress for Less, and Sun & Ski Sports—and drop it off, along with new school supplies, at the Katy Mills Management Office on weekdays between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
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How to Make the Most of Tax-Free Weekend in Katy
- Shop early in the day to avoid long lines and secure the most popular back-to-school items before they sell out.
- Stack store discounts with the sales tax holiday for bigger savings—many Katy Mills retailers run their own promotions during the same weekend.
- Bring your donation items or purchase them on-site to participate in the Backpack & School Supply Drive, turning your shopping trip into a community gift.
For parents, the timing couldn’t be better. With most schools in the Katy and Greater Houston area starting the new school year the week after Texas Tax-Free Weekend 2025, the event offers a final opportunity to stock up before the first bell rings. Industry research suggests many families are shopping earlier this year to avoid last-minute rushes and potential stock shortages. Pairing these final days of summer shopping with the sales tax holiday means families can secure must-have items at lower prices while also contributing to a community cause.
Katy Mills’ dual approach—supporting household budgets while mobilizing generosity—mirrors a growing retail trend where shopping centers act as community hubs, not just commerce spaces. By combining statewide savings incentives with local charitable drives, events like this can turn a seasonal shopping trip into a shared act of care.
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Residents can learn more about the Texas Tax-Free Weekend and strategic shopping tips in My Neighborhood News’ full guide, and are encouraged to stay tuned for continued updates on local back-to-school events and community initiatives.
Tiffany Krenek has been on the My Neighborhood News team since August 2021. She is passionate about curating and sharing content that enriches the lives of our readers in a personal, meaningful way. A loving mother and wife, Tiffany and her family live in the West Houston/Cypress region.
