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The summer heat is about to trade places with fresh notebooks and new sneakers as back-to-school season gets underway.
In Texas, parents can take advantage of the state's tax-free weekend from Friday, Aug. 7, through Sunday, Aug. 9, to help check off those back-to-school supply lists.
But for right now, nearly 5.5 million students across Texas' more than 1,200 school districts are counting down the days to the first bell.
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Whether it's out of excitement to see their friends once more or the sting of summer vacation coming to an end, here is a look at Texas's biggest school districts in the state's major cities and when they start.
Houston Independent School District
Student population: 168,812.
First day of class: Aug. 10, 2026.
Last day of class: May 28, 2027.
Dallas Independent School District
Student population: 134,308.
First day of class: Aug. 11.
Last day of class: May 26, 2027.
Austin Independent School District
Student population: 72,175.
First day of class: Aug. 18.
Last day of class: May 27, 2027.
Fort Worth Independent School District
Student population: 70,184.
First day of class: Aug. 10.
Last day of class: May 21, 2027.
El Paso Independent School District
Student population: 47,994.
First day of class: Aug. 3.
Last day of class: June 3, 2027.
San Antonio Independent School District
Student population: 44,011.
First day of class: Aug. 12.
Last day of class: May 26, 2027.
Mateo Rosiles is the Texas Connect reporter for USA TODAY and its regional papers in Texas. Got a news tip for him? Email him at [email protected].
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: When does school start in Texas? See 2026 dates for major districts
