Texas Menstrual Equity Coalition

We are a group of passionate individuals that are fighting to eradicate the tampon tax and to end period poverty.

[Texas Menstrual Equity Coalition @TXMECoalition]

The tampon tax has been axed! 🩸🪓
#txlege

Thank you @DonnaHowardTX, @TXHouseWHC, supportive legislators, and advocates throughout the state!

It took several sessions but, we finally got it done!

[Alliance for Period Supplies @periodsupplies]

It's time to #EndPeriodPoverty for people with periods across the US. That's why @periodsupplies is proud to support @RepGraceMeng’s #MenstrualEquityForAllAct - an important bill that improves access to menstrual products in schools, government buildings, the workplace, & more.

[Alliance for Period Supplies @periodsupplies]

Did you know that #PeriodPoverty disproportionately impacts Black & Latina people? In 2021, a quarter of Black & Latina people with periods strongly agreed that they'd struggled to afford period products in the past year. Get involved to make a change at https://t.co/KcsiYl0Q2X.

[Alliance for Period Supplies @periodsupplies]

Recently, @RepGraceMeng reintroduced the Menstrual Equity for All Act, which would help to expand access to free menstrual products for people with periods across the US. Learn more about how this legislation would help to #EndPeriodPoverty below!

https://t.co/L7RwiBduUd

[Alliance for Period Supplies @periodsupplies]

Last week, Texas enacted a new law to #EndTheTamponTax and support menstrual equity for people with periods across the state. Learn more about the impact below from @Austindiapers, an allied program of the Alliance for Period Supplies!

https://t.co/hi91D5E5OZ

[Texas Menstrual Equity Coalition @TXMECoalition]

@pioneergrrrl @DonnaHowardTX @joanhuffman @Austindiapers Toothbrushes or toothpaste*

[Texas Menstrual Equity Coalition @TXMECoalition]

@pioneergrrrl @DonnaHowardTX @joanhuffman @Austindiapers No one is arguing that toothbrushes or toothbrushes shouldn’t be tax free. If you really believe that these products shouldn’t be taxed, you can bring this up w/ your legislator.

[Texas Menstrual Equity Coalition @TXMECoalition]

@pioneergrrrl @DonnaHowardTX @joanhuffman @Austindiapers Just some additional info to consider: I wouldn’t say it is not “dramatic” to menstruate on a monthly basis, some folks have severe menstrual disorders that cause them to bleed heavily.

[Donna Howard @DonnaHowardTX]

"It's about damn time." https://t.co/jTeb4fE3NR @DavidMartinDavi #txlege https://t.co/bsBuGxkJTw

[Donna Howard @DonnaHowardTX]

After 3 #txlege sessions, menstrual products, diapers, & other essential items are finally tax FREE! Thank you to @joanhuffman, @TXMEcoalition, @austindiapers, & everyone who helped make this happen. I'm so proud of what we accomplished together. #ShePersisted #MenstrualEquity

[Texas Menstrual Equity Coalition @TXMECoalition]

In just a few hours, the sales tax on menstrual products will end in TX. This major accomplishment was done by many passionate advocates and coalition partners throughout the state. Looking forward to tomorrow.🩸🫶

#tampontax #endperiodpoverty #endperiodstigma #txlege

[Alliance for Period Supplies @periodsupplies]

"If we can end the secrecy and silence that has long surrounded menstruation, we can begin to create a future that empowers all who menstruate." Learn more about how open & honest conversations can help to #EndtheStigma & address #PeriodPoverty below!
https://t.co/SZgXhPqr1S

[Alliance for Period Supplies @periodsupplies]

1 in 4 Black and Latina people with periods have struggled to purchase period products in the past year. Help #endperiodpoverty in your community by volunteering your time to an allied program. Find your nearest allied program here https://t.co/MgMtIgSVh0

[PERIOD. @periodmovement]

Join us for this fall's Organizing Academy, in partnership with our friends at @IGNITE_National! This 5 week course is free and fully virtual. Learn more and register today at https://t.co/tfZ4gfo4n2 📣 🩸

[Alliance for Period Supplies @periodsupplies]

Many incarcerated people with periods can't access the essential products they need. Now, some states are recognizing the ways in which providing free period products in prisons can help to support the health & rights of incarcerated people:

https://t.co/2o3RIrm5pZ