Shoppers in Texas have a chance this weekend to slice the sales tax off some big-ticket purchases. The Texas Comptroller’s Office estimates shoppers will save an estimated $3.8 million on the purchase of energy-efficient appliances during the state’s annual Energy Star Sales Tax Holiday today through Monday. The tax break is available to anyone shopping in Texas this holiday weekend or buying from an Internet or catalog seller engaged in business in Texas, the comptroller’s office said. read more