TX HB2833

Expands the sales and use tax exemption to include medical and health care items such as patient gowns, face masks, face shields, thermometers, sharps containers, blood pressure cuffs, bedside commodes, transfer benches, shower seats, pill crushers, pill cutters, and pill organizers

Adds mobility aids (canes, walkers), absorbent bed pads and sheets, medical scrubs, gloves, compression socks, and nonslip socks to the list of tax-exempt health care supplies

Changes the tax exemption for wipes from "baby wipes" to "flushable wipes," requiring the product packaging to indicate the wipe may be flushed down a toilet to qualify for the exemption

Broadens the definition of "diaper" to include absorbent garments or items worn by or secured to individuals with bladder or bowel control difficulties

Takes effect October 1, 2025, with tax liability accrued before that date unaffected by the changes