Texas Enacts Tax Free Weekend for Emergency Supplies Like First Aid Kits

• 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 volts or 9 volts)
• Can openers – nonelectric
• Carbon monoxide detectors
• Coolers and ice chests for food storage – nonelectric
• Fire extinguishers
• First aid kits
• Fuel containers
• Ground anchor systems and tie-down kits
• Hatchets
• Ice products – reusable and artificial
• Light sources – portable self-powered (including battery operated) – Examples of items include: candles, flashlights and lanterns
• Mobile telephone batteries and mobile telephone chargers
• Radios – portable self-powered (including battery operated) – includes two-way and weather band radios
• Smoke detectors
• Tarps and other plastic sheeting
• These supplies do not qualify for tax exemption:
• Batteries for automobiles, boats and other motorized vehicles
• Camping stoves
• Camping supplies
• Chainsaws
• Plywood
• Extension ladders
• Stepladders
• Tents
• Repair or replacement parts for emergency preparation supplies
• Services performed on or related to, emergency preparation supplies

A basic yet necessary item on the list that all should consider buying this weekend is the First Aid Kit. A First Aid Kit typically carries items to administer in case of personal injury and can range from a few items to 100 items. The more items the kit contains, the more varied the injuries that can be treated. If an injury is serious, professional help should be called immediately, before administering aid until the medical professionals arrive. 

This ease of use is commented on frequently by its users, such as a recent review by Dina, “This is a very sturdy and well-made kit. The supplies are good quality, and there is a nice selection of bandages included. It is also a size that is manageable for a kayak, bicycle, or to put in the glove box of our truck. I looked at several options before choosing this kit, and was not disappointed.”

Being able to carry a First Aid Kit anywhere is a huge advantage as you can never know when an emergency will strike, which is the reasoning behind the emergency supply tax-free weekend.

The sale is available in stores and at select online retailers, such as the Surviveware First Aid Kit, on Amazon.