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.