From Saturday through Monday morning, Texans can grab much-needed supplies ahead of hurricane season, which begins in June.
Hurricane season is quickly approaching, and this weekend is a great way to stock up on emergency supplies in Texas. Starting Saturday, the state will waive sales tax on items useful for safety during the Atlantic and Eastern Pacific hurricane seasons, which run from June 1 through November.
, items ineligible for the sales tax weekend include:medical masks, tents, plywood, toilet paper, step ladders, camping stoves, gloves, camping supplies, chainsaws, batteries for automobiles, and cleaning supplies. For those unable to make it to the store over the weekend, online purchases qualify for the tax-free sale as long as they are made between Saturday and Monday, April 27. Officials also urge customers to remember that delivery, shipping, handling, and transportation charges are also a part of the sales price.
This year's holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, April 25, and ends at midnight on Monday, April 27. Woman says she was attacked in restaurant restroom, suspect arrestedHouston to get toasty until stormy cool front arrives late next week
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