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Introduced
11/12/2024
11/12/2024
In Committee
03/03/2025
03/03/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/02/2025
06/02/2025
Introduced Session
89th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to the provision of menstrual products at public schools.
AI Summary
This bill requires all Texas school districts to provide free menstrual products (specifically tampons and sanitary napkins) in every female-designated restroom on each campus, starting in the 2025-2026 school year. School districts are also permitted to accept donations of clean and safe menstrual products to help meet this requirement. The bill aims to ensure that female students have easy access to necessary hygiene products during their menstrual cycles without financial barriers. The legislation will take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote from the Texas legislature; otherwise, it will automatically go into effect on September 1, 2025. By mandating free access to menstrual products, the bill seeks to reduce potential embarrassment, financial burden, and educational disruption for students who might otherwise struggle to obtain these essential items.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (20)
Alma Allen (D)*,
Diego Bernal (D)*,
Aicha Davis (D)*,
Lulu Flores (D)*,
Donna Howard (D)*,
John Bryant (D),
John Bucy (D),
Sheryl Cole (D),
Nicole Collier (D),
Mary González (D),
Vikki Goodwin (D),
Gina Hinojosa (D),
Ann Johnson (D),
Terry Meza (D),
Penny Morales Shaw (D),
Ana-Maria Rodriguez Ramos (D),
Jon Rosenthal (D),
James Talarico (D),
Gene Wu (D),
Erin Zwiener (D),
Last Action
Referred to Public Education (on 03/03/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB550 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB00550I.htm |
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