Ending the tax on menstrual products is crucial in order to make sure period products are accessible to everyone. Several individuals who are unable to afford period products have to use newspapers, old rags or cardboards during their periods, which is unsanitary and dangerous.

The state of Texas gains approximately $40 million every two years from taxes on menstrual products, which isn't a lot for the state, but is a lot for individual menstruators. During the time of COVID-19, when economic pressure is increasing on individuals, it's important that menstruators have that money in their pockets and are able to afford menstrual products.