Texas Tax free weekend for Emergency Prep gear

[tx_shooter]

Anyone planning to pick any gear up this weekend ? Texas has a tax free weekend for emergency prep hardware this weekend.
I think I will finally pick up a decent hatchet.

Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday

These emergency preparation supplies qualify for tax exemption if purchased for a price:

• Less than $3000
  • Portable generators
• Less than $300
  • Hurricane shutters
  • Emergency ladders
• Less than $75
  • Batteries, single or multipack (AAA cell, AA cell, C cell, D cell, 6 volt or 9 volt)
  • First aid kits
  • Fuel containers
  • Ground anchor systems and tie-down kits
  • Hatchets
  • Axes
  • Mobile telephone batteries and mobile telephone chargers
  • Nonelectric coolers and ice chests for food storage
  • Nonelectric can openers
  • Portable self-powered light sources (hand cranked flashlights)
  • Portable self-powered radios, including two-way and weather band radios
  • Reusable and artificial ice products
  • Smoke detectors, fire extinguishers and carbon monoxide 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

 

[Anathollo]

Thanks for the link and info! I printed a bunch out at work and handed them out to my guys.

 

[tx_shooter]

No problem; I was really hoping it would include chainsaws and winches but I guess I will just have to pay regular retail.

 

[bakerla]

Axes are tax free but chainsaws aren't? I fail to see the logic.

 

[Anathollo]

Axes are tax free but chainsaws aren't? I fail to see the logic.

Yep same here. What defines a ladder as a "emergency ladder" and not a regular ladder? Don't all ladders in an emergency become an "emergency" ladder?

 

[TacoXpo]

Kalifornia would never do such a thing since they probably make 20% on all Federal Assistance when deployed during their next earthquake. I gueas they figure, why pay for it when there ar 49 other states that would/will share the burden?

 

[tx_shooter]

Looking over the list; this could be a good weekend to pick up a fire extinguisher and first aid kit for my 4Runner.

 

[balakay]

I like the Adventure Medical kits. I have the Weekender in the 4Runner and a bigger one at the house. I ordered them online but you should be able to find them locally. Think they're carried at most sporting goods stores.

 

[tex]

Looking over the list; this could be a good weekend to pick up a fire extinguisher and first aid kit for my 4Runner.

All you need for a first aid kit is whiskey, duct or electrical tape, paper towels, and super glue.

 

[tx_shooter]

I picked up a fire extinguisher for the kitchen and an Eastwing long handled ax at Home Depot this morning.

 

[Mitt78]

Are all coolers tax free or only the ones that are less than $75? I have been wanting to pick up a Bison Cooler.

 

[tx_shooter]

Not sure; might have to check with the individual store on that. When I picked up my stuff at Home Depot this morning they automatically knocked the tax off.

 

[balakay]

Are all coolers tax free or only the ones that are less than $75? I have been wanting to pick up a Bison Cooler.

Which Bison cooler do you want? I might know where to get them at cost...

 

[Mitt78]

Which Bison cooler do you want? I might know where to get them at cost...

The 24 can softpak or the 50qt. My wife oked the Bison over the Yeti. She found out that the owner of Bison was a former SWA employee.

 

[balakay]

The 24 can softpak or the 50qt. My wife oked the Bison over the Yeti. She found out that the owner of Bison was a former SWA employee.

I'll see what price I can get on them. Think the place only carries the coolers and not the soft packs. Got my 75qt for $300. 50qt I would think would be close to $250.

 

[Mitt78]

I'll see what price I can get on them. Think the place only carries the coolers and not the soft packs. Got my 75qt for $300. 50qt I would think would be close to $250.

Let me know what you find out.

 

[Oswego]

That's one heck of a nice rarilty...... A gubment who actually wants you to be self sufficient and promotes it. NJ would do the opposite so they could make money just like Rodger's CA statements.

 

[tx_shooter]

Well it is Texas and we like to handle things ourselves. Even my subdivision has a Plan B group that can handle a few basic emergencies without having to call for outside help.

 

[Oswego]

Well it is Texas and we like to handle things ourselves. Even my subdivision has a Plan B group that can handle a few basic emergencies without having to call for outside help.

Waived to my neighbor for 4 years until I decided to stop because the kindness was never returned (I live in a court).

Plan B is NJ = everyone for themselves.

Only guy in my court who is worth a lick and I'd think of teaming up with is a retired sheriff who's son is a lieutenant in our local PD.

 

[Silverback]

My neighbor directly nextdoor and my buddy about a mile away are the ones I'd bug out with when/if that time comes. I like the idea of a group in the neighborhood. There are a few guys around here I would want in the group. One is an ER Dr, the other is a Constable.