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Texas · Through 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025

Tex. Government Code § 501.0675: PROVISION OF FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.

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  1. GOVERNMENT CODE
  2. TITLE 4. EXECUTIVE BRANCH
  3. SUBTITLE G. CORRECTIONS
  4. CHAPTER 501. INMATE WELFARE
  5. SUBCHAPTER B. GENERAL MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH CARE PROVISIONS

(a) In this section, "feminine hygiene product" means:

(1) a regular or large size tampon with applicator;

(2) a regular or large size sanitary napkin or menstrual pad with wings;

(3) a regular size panty liner; or

(4) any other similar item sold for the principal purpose of feminine hygiene in connection with the menstrual cycle.

(b) On request of a female inmate, the department shall provide free of charge to the inmate up to 10 feminine hygiene products per day that comply with applicable federal standards for comfort, effectiveness, and safety.

Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 123 (H.B. 650), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2019.

Collected 2026-08-27T01:47:16Z. Source file · JSON

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