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Introduced
11/13/2018
11/13/2018
In Committee
02/19/2019
02/19/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/27/2019
05/27/2019
Introduced Session
86th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain feminine hygiene products.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a sales and use tax exemption for certain feminine hygiene products, including tampons, sanitary napkins, menstrual cups, menstrual sponges, and menstrual pads, in the state of Texas. The bill defines "feminine hygiene product" and exempts the sale, use, or consumption of these products from the state's sales and use taxes. The change in law does not affect taxes imposed before the effective date of September 1, 2019, and the previous law remains in effect for purposes of liability and collection of those pre-existing taxes.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (7)
Sheryl Cole (D)*,
Donna Howard (D)*,
Ina Minjarez (D)*,
Drew Springer (R)*,
Gene Wu (D)*,
Ray Lopez (D),
James White (R),
Last Action
Left pending in committee (on 05/01/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=86R&Bill=HB311 | 11/14/2018 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/86R/billtext/html/HB00311I.htm | 11/14/2018 |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/86R/billtext/pdf/HB00311I.pdf | 11/14/2018 |
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