If you live in the Lone Star State like myself and Joystiq’s managing editor JC Fletcher, you have no doubt spent many years enjoying one of our state’s most prosperous traits: All Amazon purchases made in Texas are sales-tax free. Well, at least until the first of July.

Amazon and state comptroller Susan Combs have reached an agreement wherein Amazon will create 2,500 jobs, contribute $200 million in capital investment and begin collecting sales tax on all purchases made by Texans effective July 1, according to the Austin-American Statesman. So, if you live in Texas and have been putting off a rather large purchase, maybe think about getting a move on it. Otherwise, check out our favorite webcomics from last week and vote for your favorite after the break.

Peach’s Warning (Brawl in the Family)
Horrors of war (VG Cats)
Friendzone (Nerf Now!!)
Lost and Found (Awkward Zombie)
Friendship Is Tragic (Life In Aggro)
BUT I CAN TRY!! (Dinosaur Comics)
Old Dog, New Tricks (Hejibits)

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