Bill > HB3855

This bill amends the Texas Tax Code to expand the sales and use tax exemption for diabetic supplies by adding several specific items to the list of tax-exempt medical equipment and supplies. The new exemption includes glucose tablets, urine test strips that measure ketones, lancets, insulin pens, blood glucose meters, continuous glucose monitors, insulin pumps, and replacement parts for these items. Previously, the law only exempted blood glucose monitoring test strips. The bill is part of a broader section of the tax code that provides tax exemptions for various medical devices, drugs, and supplies used to treat or assist individuals with specific medical conditions. The changes will take effect on October 1, 2025, and will not apply to tax liabilities that accrued before the effective date. This modification aims to reduce the financial burden on individuals managing diabetes by making these essential medical supplies more affordable by removing sales tax.

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