Retailer helps shoppers maximize Texas’ tax-free shopping holiday this weekend with additional deals and tips to save.

Dollar General is helping families and educators shop smarter this back-to-school season with budget-friendly school and classroom essentials, including an expansive assortment of supplies priced $1 or less. With more than 1,900 stores across Texas, the retailer is committed to offering convenient access to quality, affordable products – and this weekend, residents can further maximize their savings during the state’s tax-free shopping holiday August 8-10 with deals from DG.

This Week’s Back to School Deals
(promotional period August 3 - 9, 2025+)

• $0.50 Crayola® 24-ct. Crayons
• $1 Crayola® 12-ct. Colored Pencils
• $1.50 Crayola® 10-ct. Markers
• 3 for $1 two-pocket folders
• $0.75 one-subject notebooks, college or wide rules (70 sheets)
• $0.50 iMagine™ School Glue, 4 oz.; Glue Sticks, 3 ct. or Large Glue Stick, 1 ct.
• $5 Backpacks in several colors, patterns and designs

+ Check the Dollar General weekly ads online or the DG App for more highlights of the latest deals.

Savings Spotlights on Essentials

• 100% of DG’s core back-to-school items are offered at last year’s everyday low prices – including Crayola® crayons, Elmer’s® glue sticks, notebooks, binders and $1 deals on folders, pencils and more – all carefully selected to deliver the best value for families this season.
• Discover 70+ back-to-school and stationery items priced at $1 or less, including essentials like folders, notebooks and composition books.

Teacher Discounts

• Now through September 6, DG is offering 30% off select stationery for verified teachers.*
• DG’s “Teacher Social Media Sweepstakes” will award 20 educators with a $250 Dollar General gift card. The sweepstakes runs now – August 30 on DG’s Instagram.**

Additional Store Savings

• Take advantage of further savings with DG’s Weekly $5 off $25 deal every Saturday and planned weekday $5 off $25 deals offered in July.
• This and more offers are available through DG Digital Coupons and in the DG App where customers may load coupons on an easy-to-use platform and redeem them at checkout.

*Teacher 30% off coupon should be available in the user’s DG Digital Coupon account approximately 24-48 hours after verification. Limit one use per 24-hour period, up to ten total uses during the promotional period (through September 6, 2025).

** No purchase necessary.

***Applicable dates vary. Check DG app or website for current offers.