Overview
- Texans can buy qualifying emergency gear without sales tax during the three-day holiday that begins at 12:01 a.m. Saturday.
- Portable generators under $3,000 qualify, while emergency ladders and hurricane shutters must be under $300.
- Many small items are exempt if priced under $75, including batteries, flashlights, first-aid kits, radios, smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, tarps, and phone chargers.
- Online and phone orders qualify if the purchase is completed during the window, and shipping or delivery fees count toward the item’s price cap.
- The exemption has no limit on how many qualifying items you can buy, but several goods are excluded such as medical masks, cleaning supplies, camping supplies, chainsaws, and plywood.