Texas Becomes 24th State To Eliminate 'Tampon Tax' on Menstrual Products
- Texas has removed sales tax on menstrual products, joining 23 other states and Washington D.C.
- Menstrual products were previously taxed as luxury items in Texas at 6.25%.
- Advocates argued the tax on menstrual products was discriminatory.
- The new law also exempts diapers, baby wipes, breast pumps and maternity clothes from sales tax.
- Student activists have led efforts to remove taxes on menstrual products, similar to initiatives in other countries.
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