A new bill might kill the 'tampon tax' in Texas. Supporters of the bill say that it’s unfair to tax period products when other items like groceries and over-the-counter drugs are exempt from sales tax.
In most ways, Ciara Ryan looks like your typical college student during midterms, frantically running around trying to complete all of her tasks before the sweet relief of Spring Break.
Ryan said these products are especially important for low-income students who might have trouble affording new products every month, and that even a small reduction in price can make a big difference in their lives.Ten minutes away from the university at the Texas Capitol, state Rep. Donna Howard is working to remove those extra dollars and cents from the cost of period products.
Supporters of the bill say that it’s unfair to tax period products when other items like groceries and over-the-counter drugs are exempt from sales tax., an organization that empowers young women in politics, said period products can be an additional financial burden on families without money to spare.
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