Texans can buy emergency supplies tax-free April 24-27 to save $2.4 million

12 articles · Updated · Community Impact · Apr 24

The sales tax holiday covers items like generators under $3,000, hurricane shutters under $300, and batteries under $75, both in stores and online.
The exemption, approved by lawmakers in 2015, is expected to save residents about $2.4 million this year, up from $2.3 million last year.
The initiative aims to help Texans prepare for hurricane and wildfire seasons, with no limit on eligible purchases, as climate-related disasters become more frequent.

As insurance costs skyrocket, does a tax holiday truly help Texans afford the rising price of safety?

Does this tax break benefit all Texans equally, or does it leave the most vulnerable communities behind?

With electricity demand soaring, is Texas building power generation fast enough to prevent the next major blackout?

How is Texas balancing its pro-business energy market with the critical need for a reliable power grid?

Is the focus on individual emergency kits distracting from the urgent need for systemic infrastructure reform?