EMERGENCY SUPPLIES SALES TAX HOLIDAY UNDERWAY

  

Texas' annual emergency supplies sales tax holiday begins today (Saturday) and runs through Monday.

The sales tax holiday applies to items to help people prepare for natural disasters, including household batteries, hurricane shutters and portable generators.

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reminds the public, “As this pandemic continues to spread, this sales tax holiday applies to qualifying items they purchase online, from the safety of their homes.

Hegar says, “Unfortunately, strong spring storms, wildfires and the upcoming hurricane season will still threaten Texans in the months ahead, and so it’s important that homes and businesses have the supplies they need to face these emergencies.”

He also reminds consumers that if they’re visiting a local retailer to purchase items, to practice appropriate social distancing as described by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

A list of qualifying items can be found at comptroller.texas.gov .