Texas abolishes the tampon tax, marking a significant step toward combating period poverty and making menstrual products more affordable for residents.
The new sales tax exemption for feminine hygiene products in Texas became effective September 1. The Texas tampon tax is finally eliminated. That means Texans no longer pay state sales tax on menstrual products, such as tampons and sanitary pads. Texas is the 25th state to eliminate sales tax on feminine hygiene products, also sometimes referred to as the "pink tax" or "tampon tax."Although the legislation was finalized in June, efforts to eliminate the pink tax in Texas began last year when sev