Texas Sales Tax Holiday: Prepare for Emergencies

0:00Texas has a sales tax holiday this weekend for emergency preparation supplies running from 12.01 a.m. Saturday, April 25th to midnight Monday, April 27th. It's all about gearing up for disasters like hurricanes, tornadoes or wildfires so you can snag generators under three thousand dollars, ladders, shutters under three hundred bucks and a bunch of basics under seventy five dollars tax-free. You can shop online in stores or by phone as long as you pay during the holiday even if delivery comes later. Think batteries, flashlights, radios, first aid kits, tarps, fire extinguishers and coolers. Those are all on the exempt list with their price limits. Folks are stocking up on these essentials for disaster kits which the state health department says every home needs an affordable bag or backpack. Items like phone chargers, smoke detectors and axes fit right in, helping families stay safe when storms hit. Not everything qualifies though, skip the masks, gloves, cleaning wipes, toilet paper, tents or plywood, since those stay taxed.

1:06The comptroller's office has a helpline at 8025-25555 if you need refunds or clarification. With severe weather always a risk here, this is prime time to build that kit without the extra sales tax buy get prepared and stay safe out there. I'm Cory with the story. That's your Dallas News Today update, AI powered and always on.