The bill, H.B. No. 550, mandates that each school district in Texas provide menstrual products, specifically tampons and sanitary napkins, free of charge in restrooms designated for female students on each campus. This new requirement is outlined in the newly added Section 38.038 of the Education Code. Additionally, the bill allows school districts to accept donations of clean and safe menstrual products from any source to support this initiative.

The provisions of this bill will take effect starting with the 2025-2026 school year. It will become effective immediately if it receives a two-thirds majority vote from all elected members in both houses; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.

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