Texans: Need batteries, ice chests, first aid kits? Stock up tax free April 28-30
How about a carbon monoxide detector, a cell phone charger or a manual can opener?
If you do, this is the right weekend to stock up on these items -- tax free -- during the state's Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday.
This is the one weekend a year that Texans get a tax break for buying items that are good to have on hand in case of an emergency.
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"The severe weather we had last year -- particularly Hurricane Harvey -- was a stark reminder that Texans should be prepared for emergencies at all times," Texas Comptroller
This sales tax holiday runs from
Estimates show Texans could save more than
This tax holiday is one of several held throughout the year.
The others are geared to help Texans buy energy-efficient and water-efficient products in May and clothes and school supplies in August.
For this one, emergency officials suggest stocking up on anything that might be needed during a weather emergency.
There is no limit on the number of items that can be purchased.
Emergency officials say every family should have a plan on what to do during an emergency or disaster -- and have emergency supplies as well.
Items on a list of recommendations include batteries, first aid kits, ice chests, axes, hatchets, cell phone chargers, self-powered radios and flashlights, smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, non-electric can openers, tarps and more -- as long as each item costs less than
Also on the list: portable generators that cost less than
Some items that will not be tax free include car and boat batteries, chainsaws, plywood and tents.
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