Texas sales tax holiday for emergency supplies April 22-24

  • Castro County 4-H Jaycee Cantrell competed in the District 2 Fashion Show in the Junior Fashion under $25. She bought her outfi t at thrift stores for less than $25. She presented on comparison buying techniques, fiber content and care of garment, and more, and won 1st place in the category.
    Castro County 4-H Jaycee Cantrell competed in the District 2 Fashion Show in the Junior Fashion under $25. She bought her outfi t at thrift stores for less than $25. She presented on comparison buying techniques, fiber content and care of garment, and more, and won 1st place in the category.

    With the severe weather season upon us, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reminds Texans they can purchase certain items tax-free during the state’s sales tax holiday for emergency preparation supplies, which begins at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, April 22, and ends at midnight on Monday, April 24.

    “While we can’t know in advance when the next flood, tornado or hurricane may strike, we can make sure our fam…