US EditionTexas tax-free weekend: Full list of which items you can skip the sales tax on Saturday and Sunday
The annual exemption covers generators, ladders and other supplies, with no limit on qualifying items and refunds available for mistaken sales tax.
- Texas residents can purchase essential emergency supplies tax-free from Saturday through Monday, April 27, 2026, as the Texas Emergency Preparedness Supplies Sales Tax Holiday allows shoppers to save on disaster-preparedness items.
- State officials established the annual holiday to help residents prepare for Hurricanes, Fires, and Freezes, encouraging households to secure necessary gear before severe weather seasons strike the region.
- Eligible goods include portable generators under $3,000, hurricane shutters costing less than $300, and batteries priced under $75, though total costs including delivery and shipping fees must remain below thresholds to qualify.
- Local shopper William Adair said he planned his purchase to prepare for an upcoming trip, while store manager Jeffery Barak at Academy Sports and Outdoors noted the event helps families "have everything you need" for emergencies.
- Consumers mistakenly charged sales tax on eligible items can request a refund from the retailer or file directly with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, as the exemption applies to both in-person and online purchases.
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Residents take advantage of the Texas Emergency Preparedness Holiday
Texas Emergency Preparedness Supplies Sales Tax Holiday allows shoppers to purchase essential items tax-free. The holiday ends on Monday. Texas Emergency Preparedness tax-free weekend can help local residents prepare for bad weather.BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:And I was like, wow, okay, lets check it out, so here we are," said local shopper William Adair.William Adair said he heard about the Texas Emergency Preparedness Holiday, where there are no taxe…
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Sales tax free weekend on emergency supplies begins in East Texas just ahead of severe weather
KILGORE, Texas (KETK) —East Texans can save money on emergency supplies while preparing for expected severe weather by shopping at local hardware stores during the 2026 emergency preparation holiday. East Texans may be used to seeing storms at this time of year, but are they always prepared? "Tonight, we do have that threat of severe [...]
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