Businesses urged to stock up for employee safety and faster recovery
Emergency preparedness supplies are tax-free in Texas April 23-25
HOUSTON – Texas’ Emergency Supplies Sales Tax Holiday runs April 25–27, 2026, giving residents and businesses a chance to buy select preparedness items tax-free.
Constable Mark Herman is reminding residents and businesses to take advantage of the holiday to prepare for emergencies.
During the three-day period, qualifying emergency supplies can be purchased without paying state sales tax. The tax-free items include equipment and basics commonly used during storms, power outages and other emergencies.
Emergency supplies can help support employee safety and speed up business recovery, but officials note they work best when they’re part of a larger emergency plan. The message: prepare now and stay ready.
What’s tax-free?
Portable generators
Fire extinguishers
First aid kits
Radios, batteries and phone chargers
Tarps and emergency lighting
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