Non-profit resale shops eligible for tax-exempt shopping weekend

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas -- The Texas Tax-Free Weekend is this Friday through Sunday, August 8 - 10, and savvy shoppers can stretch their ‘back-to-school’ shopping budget by taking advantage of the savings offered by the non-profit organizations’ resale shops scattered throughout Montgomery County, helping essential causes at the same time.

The average family spends over $600 on back-to-school shopping, and the tax free weekend is a great way to save $8 for every $100 spent. The state law exempts most clothing, footwear, school supplies, from being charged sales tax, but some items are excluded. For instance, backpacks priced under $100 are tax-exempt for elementary and secondary students, but a gym bag is a taxable item. Some items that are not tax free include diapers, baseball caps, sports jerseys, and employee uniforms. To view the list of tax-exempt items read Texas tax-free weekend is Aug 8-10.

After the school supplies, backpacks, and athletic shoes are purchased, there’s little left for the clothing. The non-profit thrift stores and resale shops are also included among retail outlets that are eligible to observe the Texas tax-free exempt program. Starting in the north end of the county:

The Montgomery County Emergency Assistance thrift store, Unique Resale, is located at 1717 N. Frazier in Conroe (77301). The proceeds from their reasonably-priced, quality clothes, help transition families in crisis to self-sufficiency. Store Hours are Tues - Sat, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. More information can be obtained from their website at Unique Resale.

The Assistance League of Montgomery County has been voted one of the best places to shop in Conroe, and has a program called “Operation School Bell” which helps families who qualify, with back-to-school clothing. The public can shop their thrift store located at 126 North San Jacinto Street in Conroe (77301), Tues - Sat, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Also view their website for more information at Assistance League of Montgomery County.

It’s All Good! thrift store benefit Pregnancy Assistance Center North, located at 115 N San Jacinto Street in Conroe (77301), offering reasonably priced clothing that’s all good! Store hours are Hours: Mon - Fri 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; Sat 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Angelic Resale is located at 727 W Davis Street in Conroe (77301). Resale shop proceeds fund community outreach efforts. Hours: Mon - Fri 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.; Sat 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Moving south down I-45N, on the east side of the freeway:

Something Special located at 19073 I-45N. This resale shop benefits the Montgomery County Women’s Shelter whose mission is to help women in crisis. Shop hours are: Mon - Sat, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

In south Montgomery County, on the west side of I-45N (southbound side):

The Goodwill Thrift Store at 501 Sawdust Road, Spring (77380), has possibly the largest square footage of clothing available. Ask for their manager, Dixie, to point you in the direction of the best bargains, and ask about store specials. Store hours are Mon - Sat, 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Interfaith’s Hand Me Up Shop has a wide selection of clothes, and even offers specials on a daily basis . To view their daily specials visit their website at Hand Me Up Shop to see the daily specials. Located south of Rayford at 25018 Spring Ridge Drive, just east of I-45N in Spring (77386). Store hours are Mon - Sat, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

And the new kids on the block...the Friends of Texas Wildlife just opened their resale shop. Opened on the first and third Friday and Saturday of the month, they have a large selection of new underwear...briefs, bras, and socks, for pennies on the dollar. The next weekend they’ll be open is August 15 and 16, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The shop is located at 29816 Dobbin Huffsmith Road, just south of the Woodlands Parkway and FM 2978 intersection, Magnolia (77354)

The majority of the shops contained here within, are the non-profit thrift shops mainly along the I-45N corridor for the shopping convenience of our readership, but there are many more resale shops scattered throughout the community. See the link provided for additional shops.