6/20/2023
On June 18, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 379, which will exempt wound care dressings, diapers, baby wipes, maternity clothing, breast milk pumping products, baby bottles, and feminine hygiene products beginning September 1, 2023.
The exemption for diapers will include both adult and children’s diapers.
Under the exemption, the term “feminine hygiene product” includes tampons, sanitary napkins, menstrual cups, menstrual sponges, menstrual pads, or other similar tangible personal property sold for the principal purpose of feminine hygiene in connection with the menstrual cycle or postpartum care.
The “maternity clothing” exemption will include clothing labeled for women to wear during pregnancy that is designed to accommodate the changes in body size and shape that occur as a result of pregnancy. The exemption will also include clothing to facilitate breastfeeding, including nursing bras and nursing pads.
Further information may be found in the bill here.
