Approved last year by the Legislature, this weekend's tax holiday for emergency-preparation supplies couldn't come at a better time, as much of southeast Texas recovers from another round of historic flooding. Things like batteries, first aid kits, fuel containers, tie-down kits, mobile phone chargers, even manual can openers will be sold tax-free, saving Texas shoppers a potential $1.4 million in state and local sales taxes.

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