Tobacco
Tobacco sub-topics
Electronic Cigarettes and “New Tobacco” products | ||||
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| Bill # | Author | Status | Brief Description | Past Bills (2013) |
| SB 96 | Sen. Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa | Passed Senate; referred to Public Education Failed to Pass. |
Adds “vapor products” to section of the Education Code that addresses tobacco products on school campuses. | Topic not tracked by the Michael & Susan Dell Center during the previous session |
| SB 97 | Sen. Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa | Signed into law by Governor |
Adds "e-cigarettes" to the list of tobacco products regulated in the Health & Safety Code; addresses regulation of the sale, distribution, possession, use, and advertising of tobacco products. Companion Bills: HB 81, HB 2321 | Topic not tracked by the Michael & Susan Dell Center during the previous session |
| HB 81 | Rep. Ryan Guillen | Referred to Public Health; left pending in committee (3/24) Failed to Pass. |
Similar to SB 97 but uses the term “nicotine products” instead of “e-cigarettes.” Companion Bill: SB 97 | Topic not tracked by the Michael & Susan Dell Center during the previous session |
| HB 170 | Rep. Carol Alvarado | Referred to Public Health; out of committee Failed to Pass. |
Similar to SB 97 but also adds “vapor products” to Fire and Safety Standards (similar to how cigarettes are treated/tested) and adds “vapor products” to section of the Education Code that addresses tobacco products on school campuses. | Topic not tracked by the Michael & Susan Dell Center during the previous session |
| HB 456 | Rep. Roland Gutierrez | Passed House; Referred to Administration Failed to Pass. |
Adds “e-cigarettes” to section of the Education Code that addresses tobacco products on school campuses. | Topic not tracked by the Michael & Susan Dell Center during the previous session |
| HB 646 | Rep. Nicole Collier | Referred to Public Health; left pending in committee (3/24) Failed to Pass. |
Adds devices that deliver nicotine vapor (“vapor products”) to the list of tobacco products regulated in the Health & Safety Code; addresses regulation of the sale, distribution, possession, use, and advertising of tobacco products. Also adds “vapor products” to section of the Education Code that addresses tobacco products on school campuses. | Topic not tracked by the Michael & Susan Dell Center during the previous session |
| HB 647 | Rep. Jason Isaac | Referred to Public Health; left pending in committee (3/24) Failed to Pass. |
Would prohibit the sale of "nicotine products" to minors, via change to Health and Safety Code. | Topic not tracked by the Michael & Susan Dell Center during the previous session |
| HB 970 | Rep. Chris Paddie | Referred to Public Health; left pending in committee (3/24) Failed to Pass. |
Would prohibit the sale of "nicotine products" to minors, via change to Health and Safety Code. Includes section on preemption of local law; local regulations can preempt this law if they are equal to or more stringent, or if they relate to an issue not specifically addressed in the Tax Code. | Topic not tracked by the Michael & Susan Dell Center during the previous session |
| SB 706 | Sen. Sylvia Garcia | Referred to Health & Human Services; left pending in committee (4/6) Failed to Pass. |
Would classify the liquid used to fill electronic cigarettes (sometimes called "e-juice") as a hazardous material in the Health & Safety Code, allowing the state to impose certain regulations such as packaging and labeling. Companion Bill: HB 3612 | Topic not tracked by the Michael & Susan Dell Center during the previous session |
| HB 2321 | Rep. Oscar Longoria | Referred to Public Health; left pending in committee (3/24) Failed to Pass. |
Adds "vapor products" to the list of tobacco products regulated in the Health & Safety Code; addresses regulation of the sale, distribution, possession, use, and advertising of tobacco products. Companion Bill: SB 97 | Topic not tracked by the Michael & Susan Dell Center during the previous session |
| HB 3612 | Rep. Carol Alvarado | Referred to Public Health Failed to Pass. |
Would classify the liquid used to fill electronic cigarettes (sometimes called "e-juice") as a hazardous material in the Health & Safety Code, allowing the state to impose certain regulations such as packaging and labeling. Companion Bill: SB 706 | Topic not tracked by the Michael & Susan Dell Center during the previous session |
| SB 1618 | Sen. Craig Estes | Referred to Health & Human Services; left pending in committee (3/30) Failed to Pass. |
Would prohibit the sale of "nicotine products" to minors, impose certain labeling requirements, and require child-proof packaging, via change to Health and Safety Code. | Topic not tracked by the Michael & Susan Dell Center during the previous session |
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Smoking Restrictions | ||||
| Bill # | Author | Status | Brief Description | Past Bills (2013) |
| SB 87 | Sen. Rodney Ellis | Referred to Health & Human Services Failed to Pass. |
Smoke Free Texas legislation: would eliminate smoking in most workplaces and public places. | SB 86 Failed to pass; Left pending in Health & Human Services |
| HB 461 | Rep. Terry Canales | Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence; left pending in committee (3/18) Failed to Pass. |
Would make it a Class C misdemeanor to smoke tobacco in a car with a child who is young enough to be required to use a child safety seat. | Topic not tracked by the Michael & Susan Dell Center during the previous session |
| SB 648 | Sen. Carlos Uresti | Referred to Health & Human Services Failed to Pass. |
Would prohibit the sale of tobacco to anyone under the age of 19. The current age restriction is 18. | Similar bill SB 313 Failed to pass; Left pending in Health & Human Services |
| HB 2352 | Rep. John Zerwas | Referred to Public Health Failed to Pass. |
Would prohibit smoking on the grounds of the Texas Capitol complex or in any buildings on the complex. Currently smoking is permitted in House members' offices. | Topic not tracked by the Michael & Susan Dell Center during the previous session |
| SB 1537 | Sen. Konni Burton | Referred to State Affairs Failed to Pass. |
Would prohibit counties or municipalities from banning smoking at certain businesses. | Topic not tracked by the Michael & Susan Dell Center during the previous session |
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Smoking Cessation | ||||
| Bill # | Author | Status | Brief Description | Past Bills (2013) |
| HB 3246 | Rep. Myra Crownover | Referred to Public Health Failed to Pass. |
Would permit pharmacists to dispense tobacco cessation drugs without a prescription (over the counter). | Topic not tracked by the Michael & Susan Dell Center during the previous session |
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