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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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AN ACT
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relating to exempting disinfectant cleaning supplies and certain |
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face masks and disposable gloves from sales and use taxes for a |
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limited period. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. Section 151.3565(b), Tax Code, is amended to |
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read as follows: |
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(b) For purposes of this section, "emergency preparation |
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item" means: |
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(1) a portable generator used to provide light or |
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communications or to preserve perishable food in the event of a |
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power outage, the sales price of which is less than $3,000; |
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(2) an item listed in this subdivision, the sales |
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price of which is less than $300: |
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(A) a storm protection device manufactured, |
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rated, and marketed specifically to prevent damage to a glazed or |
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non-glazed opening during a storm; or |
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(B) an emergency or rescue ladder; or |
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(3) an item listed in this subdivision, the sales |
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price of which is less than $75: |
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(A) a reusable or artificial ice product; |
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(B) a portable, self-powered light source; |
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(C) a gasoline or diesel fuel container; |
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(D) a AAA cell, AA cell, C cell, D cell, 6 volt, |
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or 9 volt battery, or a package containing more than one battery, |
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other than an automobile or boat battery; |
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(E) a nonelectric cooler or ice chest for food |
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storage; |
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(F) a tarpaulin or other flexible waterproof |
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sheeting; |
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(G) a ground anchor system or tie-down kit; |
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(H) a mobile telephone battery or battery |
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charger; |
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(I) a portable self-powered radio, including a |
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two-way radio or weatherband radio; |
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(J) a fire extinguisher, smoke detector, or |
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carbon monoxide detector; |
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(K) a hatchet or axe; |
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(L) a self-contained first aid kit; [or] |
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(M) a nonelectric can opener; |
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(N) a medical face mask or other face mask used to |
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protect the nose and mouth of a person wearing the mask from |
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potential contaminants in the environment or to interfere with the |
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transmission of particles originating from the nose or mouth of a |
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person wearing the mask, or a package containing more than one face |
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mask described by this paragraph; |
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(O) a disposable glove, including a latex glove, |
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the primary purpose of which is to act as a protective barrier to |
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prevent the possible transmission of disease, or a package |
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containing more than one disposable glove described by this |
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paragraph; or |
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(P) disinfectant cleaning supplies, including |
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bleach products and sanitizing wipes. |
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SECTION 2. The change in law made by this Act does not |
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affect taxes imposed before the effective date of this Act, and the |
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law in effect before the effective date of this Act is continued in |
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effect for purposes of the liability for and collection of those |
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taxes. |
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SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2021. |