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Posted: Saturday, 23 May 2009 6:42AM

It's a "green" tax-free weekend in Texas



The Energy Star Sales Tax Holiday is a huge event for some "greenies." 

Like Matt Valdez at "Texas-is-hot.org," a coalition to bring energy efficiency to the forefront in the state

Through Monday, all Energy Star-rated appliances are tax free, and while you may not think of a light bulb as an appliance, those curly CFLs are on the list.

In all, Texans can ring up about three million dollars in savings over the weekend.