Texans can save some money while shopping for certain emergency supplies this weekend.
The state comptroller announced that today through midnight Monday some emergency preparation supplies will be tax-free.
Though products of only certain prices can count in the tax free holiday, the comptroller’s website says there is no limit on the number of qualifying items a shopper can purchase.
Here is everything you can and cannot buy tax free this weekend, according to the comptroller’s website.
Qualifying purchases:
Portable generators if less than $3,000
Emergency ladders if less than $300
Hurricane shutters if less than $300
If less than $75:
Axes
Batteries, single or multipack (AAA cell, AA cell, C cell, D cell, 6 volt or 9 volt)
Can openers — nonelectric
Carbon monoxide detectors
Coolers and ice chests for food storage — nonelectric
Fire extinguishers
First aid kits
Fuel containers
Ground anchor systems and tie-down kits
Hatchets
Ice products — reusable and artificial
Light sources — portable self-powered, including battery-operated (examples: candles, flashlights and lanterns)
Mobile telephone batteries and mobile telephone chargers
Radios — portable self-powered, including battery-operated; includes two-way and weather band radios
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