HOUSTON, Texas. – Texas Governor Greg Abbott reminded residents about duty-free days on emergency products or supplies that are purchased this weekend.
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Those who need to make these purchases before the next arrival of the hurricane season, have the opportunity to do so until this Monday, April 26. Purchases can be made online or in the store.
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Here is a list of the products that you can buy without paying taxes:
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- Portable generators.
- Emergency stairs.
- Hurricane shutters.
- Axes.
- Batteries, single or multiple pack (AAA battery, AA battery, C battery, D battery, 6 volts or 9 volts).
- Can openers – non-electric.
- Carbon monoxide detectors.
- Refrigerators and coolers for food storage – not electric.
- Fire extinguishers.
- First aid kits.
- Fuel containers.
- Ground anchoring systems and mooring kits.
- Axes
- Ice products: reusable and artificial.
- Light sources: self-powered portable (including battery-operated).
- Examples of items include: candles, lanterns, and lanterns.
- Mobile phone batteries and mobile phone chargers.
- Radios – Self Powered Portable (including Battery Operated) – Includes two-way and weather band radios.
- Smoke detectors.
- Tarps and other plastic sheets.
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