Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced on April 16 that Texans will be able to purchase certain emergency preparation supplies without paying sales tax during the state’s Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday. The event starts at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, April 25, and ends at midnight on Monday, April 27.
The tax holiday is intended to help residents prepare for severe weather events by making it more affordable to buy necessary supplies. The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts estimates that shoppers will save about $2.4 million in state and local sales taxes during this period.
“From hailstorms to hurricanes, Texans know the importance of being prepared when bad weather hits,” Hancock said. “This sales tax holiday provides a great opportunity to stock up on supplies and save a little money while you’re at it.”
There is no limit on the number of qualifying items customers can purchase during the holiday. However, buyers should be aware that delivery, shipping, handling, and transportation charges are included in the total sales price for online purchases. If an item is taxable and these charges push its total cost above the exemption threshold—such as a portable generator costing more than $3,000 with delivery fees—sales tax will apply to the entire amount.
A full list of eligible emergency preparation supplies is available on the Texas Comptroller’s website.
