Shoppers in Texas no longer have to pay a sales tax on menstrual products, making the state one of the few in the nation to eliminate the so-called “tampon tax.”

A new law that went into effect Friday eliminates the sales tax on feminine hygiene products including items like tampons, menstrual pads and menstrual cups.

In addition to menstrual products, the law, S.B. 379, also eliminates the sales tax on family care items including diapers, baby bottles, baby wipes, maternity clothing and breast milk pump products.

  • DreamButt
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    561 year ago

    Did… did Texas just do something right for once?

    • @CreativeShotgun
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      211 year ago

      During the same session they banned drag shows in such a vague way that a trans person playing guitar in a public place could be fined or even arrested for sexual performance. Also made it illegal to refuse to identify yourself to police

    • @NightAuthor
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      111 year ago

      I’m guessing it’s for the wrong reasons. I imagine it’s a pro-procreation move.