Natural disasters will continue to happen. Prepare yourself during the 2026 Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday for emergencies that can cause physical damage like hurricanes, flash floods and wildfires. You can purchase certain emergency preparation supplies tax free during the sales tax holiday.
There is no limit on the number of qualifying items you can purchase, and you do not need to give an exemption certificate to claim the exemption.
This year’s holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, April 25, and ends at midnight on Monday, April 27.
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, including 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); 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.
For a detailed list and more information, visit comptroller.texas.gov.
