The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts office has announced the annual Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday will run from 12:01 a.m. on April 28 to midnight on April 30. Although there is no limit on the number of items Texas residents can buy during this time frame, there are some restrictions on qualifying items. Here is a list of some of the items that are tax-exempt this weekend: Tax-exempted if costing 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 Tax-exempted if costing less than $300 Emergency ladders Hurricane shutters Tax-exempted if costing less than $3,000 Portable generators These supplies do not qualify for tax exemption: Batteries for automobiles, boats and other motorized vehicles Camping stoves Camping supplies Chainsaws Plywood Extension ladders Stepladders Tents Repair or replacement parts for emergency preparation supplies Services performed on, or related to, emergency preparation supplies For a full list of eligible and ineligible items, visit the state comptroller’s website here.