Residents of Texas no longer have to pay a sales tax on menstrual products.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/4312364

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.

  • End0fLine@startrek.websiteOPEnglish
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    1 year ago

    I figured it couldn’t hurt to celebrate the common sense, bi-partisan legislation that passes here. I think this is pretty awesome.

    For those curious, you can see who voted for/against this here: Legiscan