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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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Taking effect Jan. 1, the ordinance will make it unlawful to operate an STR without a valid registration certificate, which costs $275 annually, with the city’s Administration and Regulatory Affairs Department. (Courtesy Visit Houston)
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Houston officials delayed the short-term rentals ordinance and amendments after some felt concerned how it could affect small business owners. (Kevin Vu/Community Impact)
Houston delays voting on short-term rental ordinance changes
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Mayor John Whitmire addresses the press during an April 2 press conference. (Kevin Vu/Community Impact)
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Firefighters with the Atascocita Fire Department work to put out a house fire in the Lake Houston area. AFD is one of three local fire departments that recently completed a station rebuild. (Courtesy Atascocita Fire Department)
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Harris County downtown building being renamed after Sylvester Turner
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