Texas Tax-Free Weekend: Emergency Supplies for Hurricane Season

Texas Emergency Supplies Tax-Free Holiday

• ⚡ This Saturday through Monday is the annual Texas tax-free holiday for emergency supplies, saving shoppers 8.25% in state and local sales tax.
• hurricane season is approaching, making this an opportune time to stock up on essential items.

Eligible Tax-Free Items and Price Limits

• 🔦 Items like flashlights, gas cans, and batteries are tax-free if priced under $75.
• 🪜 Hurricane shutters and emergency ladders are eligible if under $300.
• 🔌 Portable generators are tax-free up to a price of $3,000.

Generator Capabilities and Sizing

• 💡 A generator under $3,000 can typically power a small air conditioning unit, a refrigerator, some lights, and small electronics like laptops and phone chargers.
• 📊 The Home Depot website offers a generator wattage guide to help determine running and starting watts needed for various appliances.
• ⛽ To run a generator capable of powering a refrigerator, small appliances, and a small AC unit for 11 hours, approximately 10-11 gallons of gas are needed.

Accessing More Information

• 💬 To receive a full list of tax-free emergency supplies, text 'TAX' to 713-52611.
• ✅ The tax-free holiday begins Saturday and concludes on Monday.