This tax holiday applied earlier this year but has NOT yet been approved by the Texas Legislature for 2025. As soon as I receive further information, this page will be updated. Be sure to check back often!
Don’t miss the Texas Emergency Preparation Sales Tax Holiday when shopping for hurricane and emergency supplies. This tax free week takes place over 3 days:
Saturday, April 27
Sunday, April 28
Monday, April 29
On these dates, you can purchase qualifying items free of Texas state and local sales tax:
– Portable generators priced at $3,000 or less
– Emergency ladders priced at $300 or less
– Hurricane shutters priced at $300 or less
– Axes and hatchets priced at $75 or less
– Batteries: AAA, AA, C, D, 6 volt, and 9 volt
– Non-electric can openers priced at $75 or less
– Carbon Monoxide detectors priced at $75 or less
– Non-electric coolers and ice chests for food storage priced at $75 or less
– Fire extinguishers priced at $75 or less
– First aid kits priced at $75 or less
– Fuel containers priced at $75 or less
– Ground anchor systems and tie-down kits priced at $75 or less
– Reusable and artificial ice products priced at $75 or less
– Candles, flashlights, lanterns, and other portable self-powered light sources priced at $75 or less
– Wireless phone batteries and chargers priced at $75 or less
– Portable self-powered radios priced at $75 or less. Includes two-way and weather radios.
– Smoke detectors priced at $75 or less
– Tarps and other plastic sheeting priced at $75 or less
The following items do NOT qualify for the Sales Tax Holiday:
– Medical masks and face masks
– Cleaning supplies, such as disinfectants and bleach wipes
– Gloves, including leather, fabric, latex and types used in healthcare
– Toilet paper
– Batteries for automobiles, boats and other motorized vehicles
– Tents
– Camping stoves
– Camping supplies
– Chainsaws
– Plywood
– Extension and stepladders
– Repair or replacement parts for emergency preparation supplies
– Services performed on, or related to, emergency preparation supplies
Be sure to take advantage of the Texas Emergency Preparation Sales Tax Holiday: April 27-28-29, 2024.