PSA: Sales Tax Holiday for Emergency Supplies, April 25-27

[Traildust]

https://comptroller.texas.gov/about/media-center/news/2020/200414-sales-tax-emergency-holiday.php

Looks like a good time to buy a genny if you haven't already!

[zztex]

Thanks

[bowhuntertex]

good time to buy a few items I need for my bug out bag.

[boomerball]

that was dated 2020, do they do this every year?

[Traildust]

that was dated 2020, do they do this every year?

Heck....grabbed the wrong link. Yes....every year!

EMERGENCY PREPARATION SUPPLIES SALES TAX HOLIDAY
April 24 – 26, 2021

[wellingtontx]

Anybody know the difference between an emergency ladder and a ladder ?




From the website:

These emergency preparation supplies qualify for tax exemption if purchased for a sales price:

Less than $3000
Portable generators

Less than $300
Emergency ladders
Hurricane shutters

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 of items include: 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
Smoke detectors
Tarps and other plastic sheeting
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[Traildust]

Anybody know the difference between an emergency ladder and a ladder ?




From the website:

These emergency preparation supplies qualify for tax exemption if purchased for a sales price:

Less than $3000
Portable generators

Less than $300
Emergency ladders
Hurricane shutters

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 of items include: 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
Smoke detectors
Tarps and other plastic sheeting
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No Coors Light? ***?

[SabineHunter]

No Coors Light? ***?

You'd have to be in a dire, dire emergency for that to qualify, like a planet killer coming.