Texas Sales Tax Holiday for Emergency Supplies Starts Now

Texarkana, Texas and surrounding areas are set to benefit from the Texas Emergency Supplies Sales Tax Holiday, allowing residents and visitors to purchase certain emergency preparation items tax-free from April 26 to April 28. This annual event, established in 2015, covers essentials such as flashlights, batteries, first aid kits, and fire extinguishers, helping people prepare for spring storms and the upcoming hurricane season. Governor Abbott urges all Texans, including those in Bowie and Cass counties, to use this opportunity to stock up on necessary supplies. More details and lists of eligible items can be found on the Texas Comptroller’s website, along with preparedness resources at TexasReady.gov and tdem.texas.gov/prepare.