Texans get tax-free emergency supplies April 26-28, aiming to boost disaster preparedness.

Texans can buy emergency supplies tax-free from April 26 to 28, 2025, under the state's Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday. Eligible items include flashlights, first aid kits, and fire extinguishers, among others, with no purchase limit. This initiative, established in 2015, aims to encourage disaster preparedness. Shipping fees are not tax-exempt, and residents can request refunds if taxes were accidentally charged.