If the bill becomes law, Texas will join the slim majority of states that have nixed the sales tax on menstrual products, as well as diapers for adults and children, baby wipes, breast milk pumping products, baby bottles and maternity clothes.
“The Texas House can proudly say that we are so supportive of Texas families that we have passed meaningful sales tax relief for them twice this session,” she said.While Democratic lawmakers have been pushing this legislation for years, it emerged as a bipartisan priority this session as Republicans sought to shore up support with women after the near-total banning of abortion.
“After four sessions and the speaker making it a priority…we now are able to pass tonight a bill that will bring tax relief to many Texas families,” Howard said Tuesday.noted how rare it is for a single parent in Texas to be able to afford child care, health care, transportation and housing. “How can we improve their lives and their children’s futures? Tax-free diapers, wipes and other child care supplies would be a great start,” he said.over the next two years.
On Monday, Howard noted that the bill was coming to the House at the start of “Period Poverty Awareness Week,” meant to raise awareness about the indignities suffered by people who cannot afford menstrual products. Nationally,
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