A good opportunity to save some money if you were planning on purchasing some of these items.

You can purchase certain emergency preparation supplies tax free between April 28-30, 2018

These emergency preparation supplies qualify for tax exemption if purchased for a sales price:
Less than $3000
Portable generators
Less than $300
Emergency ladders
Hurricane shutters
Less than $75
Axes
Batteries, single or multipack (AAA cell, AA cell, C cell, D cell, 6 volt or 9 volt)
Can openers - nonelectric
Carbon monoxide detectors
Coolers and ice chests for food storage – nonelectric
Fire extinguishers

Here is the link for the complete information https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/...ns/98-1017.php

Bernard