Texas HB550 requires public school districts to provide menstrual products free of charge in female restrooms.

Texas HB550 amends the Education Code to mandate that each school district provide menstrual products, specifically tampons and sanitary napkins, free of charge in each restroom designated for female students on every campus. The law allows school districts to accept donations of these products. HB550 applies starting with the 2025-2026 school year and can take effect immediately if approved by a two-thirds vote in the legislature, otherwise it will take effect on September 1, 2025.

Texas HB550 requires public school districts to provide menstrual products free of charge in female restrooms.

Texas HB550 amends the Education Code to mandate that each school district provide menstrual products, specifically tampons and sanitary napkins, free of charge in each restroom designated for female students on every campus. The law allows school districts to accept donations of these products. HB550 applies starting with the 2025-2026 school year and can take effect immediately if approved by a two-thirds vote in the legislature, otherwise it will take effect on September 1, 2025.