By Sen. Juan “Chuy” HinojosaSpecial to the AdvanceOn Sept. 1, Texas will implement Senate Bill 379 by Senator Joan Huffman and Representative Donna Howard, signaling a victory for the health and well-being of Texas women and families. This legislation, which I proudly co-authored, exempts the sales and use tax for essential everyday items, including menstrual products, wound care dressings, adult and child diapers, maternity clothing, baby wipes, baby bottles, and breast milk pumping products. The consistent increase in the cost of these necessities makes it harder for many families to make ends meet, and Senate Bill 379 is a significant ...