Emergency supplies tax-free this weekend, April 23-25.

[acorneau]

"AUSTIN (KXAN) — Most Texans are familiar with the Tax-Free Weekend that happens a few weeks before school starts, but did you know there’s a new sales tax holiday for items that can help you prepare for emergencies and severe weather?

New this year, Texans will be able to stock-up on emergency preparation supplies and not have to pay taxes on the items the weekend of April 23-25. The bill for the sales tax exemption was passed during last year’s legislative session."


http://kxan.com/2016/04/14/new-tax-free-weekend-aimed-at-emergency-supplies/

 

[mroper]

Thanks did not know this . can stock up on some batteries

 

[Southpaw]

Thanks did not know this . can stock up on some batteries

+1...Thanks Allen

Going to add this for easier reference:

The items that can be purchased tax-free are:
Less than $3000

• Portable generators

Less than $300

• Hurricane shutters
• Emergency ladders

Less than $75

• Batteries, single or multipack (AAA cell, AA cell, C cell, D cell, 6 volt or 9 volt)
• First aid kits
• Fuel containers
• Ground anchor systems and tie-down kits
• Hatchets
• Axes
• Mobile telephone batteries and mobile telephone chargers
• Nonelectric coolers and ice chests for food storage
• Nonelectric can openers
• Portable self-powered light sources (hand cranked flashlights)
• Portable self-powered radios, including two-way and weather band radios
• Reusable and artificial ice products
• Smoke detectors, fire extinguishers and carbon monoxide detectors
• Tarps and other plastic sheeting

Purchases that do not qualify include:

• Batteries for automobiles, boats and other motorized vehicles;
• Camping stoves and camping supplies; and
• Chainsaws

 

[joking]

Thanks for posting this. Time to stock up.

 

[robertc1024]

Good info - Thanks Allen!

 

[Fragman]

Hmm. If only they would count a new firearm as 'Emergency supplies'......

 

[vmax]

time to get that Honda generator I've been wanting

 

[F350-6]

Thanks for the heads up. I wasn't aware of this either.

Wonder why chainsaws didn't make the list? After a major storm, that's something lots of folks need.

 

[vmax]

Thanks for the heads up. I wasn't aware of this either.

Wonder why chainsaws didn't make the list? After a major storm, that's something lots of folks need.

chainsaws WERE on the orginial list but during the final reading those damned anti chainsaw folks tossed in an amendment and ruined it.
Anti-chainite bastards!

 

[acorneau]

Wonder why chainsaws didn't make the list? After a major storm, that's something lots of folks need.

Axes and hatchets are on the list and most people need more exercise anyway.

Edit to add:

 

[Rebel]

Bought small first aid kits for the cars, some Individual items to replace expiring ones, and a Midland ER200 crank radio for the house.

Individual supplies aren't being taxed either, so if you need to restock something that expires soon (ointments, creams, tincture of benzoin), today is a good day for it.

 

[Bozz10mm]

I'm going to stock up on bottled water and emergency rations. Wait...that's not on the list?

 

[Vaquero]

I'm appalled that items that are exempt "once a year", arent exempt year 'round.

These items are really necessities.
Much like "certain grocery items".

 

[Bozz10mm]

I think I'm in good shape as far as the items that are tax exempt. Except for a generator. Dang. A little late now.

 

[jrbfishn]

You have until midnight.

from an idgit coffeeholic