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Texas to Host Tax-Free Weekend for Emergency Supplies

This weekend, from April 25 to 27, Texas residents will have the opportunity to purchase emergency preparedness supplies without incurring sales tax. With hurricane season approaching on June 1, Texans are encouraged to stock up on essential items, including generators and batteries. The tax-free weekend aims to help residents save money while ensuring they are prepared for severe weather. A full list of qualifying items will be available, and officials anticipate that shoppers could save more than $2 million during this sales tax holiday.
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