Bill > HB2833

This bill amends the Texas Tax Code to expand the sales and use tax exemption for health care supplies by adding several new categories of medical and health care items that will be exempt from taxation. The bill specifically adds items like patient gowns, face masks, face shields, thermometers, sharps containers, mobility aids (such as canes and walkers), medical scrubs, gloves, compression socks, and other medical-related products to the existing list of tax-exempt health care supplies. The bill also modifies definitions for existing exempted items like diapers and wipes, clarifying that "flushable wipes" are those intended for cleansing human skin and marked as toilet-flushable. Additionally, the bill makes minor technical corrections like changing "signalling" to "signaling" and expands the definition of diapers to include a broader range of absorbent garments worn by individuals with bladder or bowel control issues. The changes will take effect on October 1, 2025, and will not impact tax liabilities that accrued before the effective date. The goal of the bill appears to be providing broader tax relief for medical and health care-related personal supplies.