Don't even think about sharing this article.

If you’re a prepper and you live in Texas, then you’re in luck. This weekend is Tax Free Emergency Supplies Weekend in Texas. No, we’re not kidding. Yes, it is real.

The tax-free weekend lasts through midnight Monday, April 24, 2017. There’s no limit to the qualifying items that you can buy. According to the Comptroller, the following items qualify:

• 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 volt or 9 volt)
  • 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

Seriously, this is pretty great. Buy a bunch of portable generators, some axes, and self-powered light sources tax free, along with self-powered radios, to prepare for a possible apocalypse. And some tarps too! (Click on the links for examples of each item!)

Stephanie

Stephanie Dwilson started Post Apocalyptic Media with her husband Derek. She's a licensed attorney and has a master's in science and technology journalism. You can reach her at [email protected].

Don't even think about sharing this article.