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H7697Introduced in the House

Exempts from the sales tax any prescriptive scalp hair prosthesis or wig that are necessary due to hair loss to treat a medical condition.

IntroducedHouse Finance

Introduced by Tina Spears, District 36

What does this bill do?

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Official description

TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION - Exempts from the sales tax any prescriptive scalp hair prosthesis or wig that are necessary due to hair loss to treat a medical condition.

Where it stands

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 7, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House Finance

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/07/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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