
Emergency Preparedness Supplies: Tax-Free Weekend!

🚨 Be Ready, Not Reactive 🚨
April 25–27, 2026 is the Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday — your chance to prepare for hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and other disasters tax-free.
🗓️ Starts 12:01 AM Saturday (April 25)
🗓️ Ends Midnight Monday (April 27)
✔️ No limit on qualifying items
✔️ No exemption certificate needed
🛒 Stock up on essentials like:
• Portable generators (under $3,000)
• Emergency ladders & hurricane shutters (under $300)
• Batteries, flashlights, radios & phone chargers (under $75)
• First aid kits, fire extinguishers & fuel containers
• Coolers, tarps, smoke & carbon monoxide detectors
⚠️ Not included: cleaning supplies, masks, gloves, camping gear, chainsaws, plywood, and vehicle batteries.
Natural disasters will continue to happen — preparation is key. Take advantage of this weekend to protect your home and family.
Visit https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/publications/98-1017.php for more details!