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Texans can purchase batteries, flashlights, generators and other emergency preparedness supplies without state and local sales taxes from April 26-28. (Courtesy Texas A&M Forest Service)

Texans urged to prepare for disasters with tax-free emergency supplies, April 26-28

By Jovanna Aguilar

Certain emergency preparation supplies can be purchased tax-free in Texas from April 26-28.

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