Texas Border Business
AUSTIN, Texas – Senator Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa wants to remind Texans that the Texas Sales Tax Holiday on Emergency Preparation Supplies is coming up this weekend. Beginning Saturday, April 25 through midnight on Monday, April 27, Texans can purchase emergency supplies and hurricane-proofing materials without paying sales tax.
In 2015, Senator Hinojosa authored and passed Senate Bill 904 to create this tax-free weekend, giving all Texans the opportunity to better prepare for weather events and disasters, including hailstorms, hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and more. The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts estimates shoppers will save about $2.4 million in state and local sales taxes during the tax holiday.
Senator Hinojosa issued the following statement:
“The best time to prepare for disasters is before they strike. From hurricanes and snowstorms to record-breaking heat, we know the devastating effects that natural disasters can have on our daily lives. I was proud to pass legislation in 2015 that saves Texas families money as they purchase the supplies necessary to be ready for any disaster they might face. I urge everyone to take advantage of the tax holiday this weekend and spread awareness about the importance of mitigation and emergency preparedness.”
| Some of the items exempt from sales tax this weekend are: |
| Portable generators (less than $3,000) |
| Hurricane shutters (less than $300) |
| Emergency ladders (less than $300) |
| Batteries |
| Carbon monoxide detectors |
| Coolers and ice chests (less than $75) |
| Tarps |
| Radios |
| Smoke detectors |
| Fire extinguishers |
| First aid kits |
| Fuel containers |
| Candles, flashlights, and lanterns |
There is no limit on the number of qualifying items you can purchase. A full list of emergency preparation supplies can be found on the Comptroller’s website:
Information source: Office of Senator Juan ‘Chuy’ Hinojosa
