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TX HB1816

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

John Lujan

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes county commissioners courts to adopt orders and municipal governing bodies to adopt ordinances prohibiting e-cigarette retailers from operating within 1,000 feet of public primary or secondary school campuses

  • County orders apply only to unincorporated areas, while municipal ordinances apply within city limits

  • Exempts retailers whose e-cigarette sales account for less than 50 percent of their total gross receipts at premises within the restricted zone

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to county and municipal authority to prohibit the operation of e-cigarette retailers near public primary or secondary schools.

Education

Last Action

Left pending in committee

3/25/2025

Committee Referrals

Intergovernmental Affairs3/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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