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TX HB2300
Bill
Status
5/7/2025
Primary Sponsor
Suleman Lalani
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AI Summary
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Prohibits selling, giving, or providing hookahs to individuals under 21 years of age, with violations classified as a Class C misdemeanor
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Defines "hookah" as a water pipe with a flexible tube used to smoke tobacco products (including shisha) or non-tobacco products, and "retailer" includes restaurants, bars, cafes, and vending machine owners
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Requires retailers to verify age with valid government-issued photo identification for anyone appearing younger than 30 years old
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Creates an exception for active military members aged 18-20 who present valid military identification
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Holds retail agents and employees criminally responsible for violations, and requires retailer owners to adequately supervise and train staff on age verification
Legislative Description
Relating to the distribution of hookahs; creating a criminal offense.
Health
Last Action
Referred to State Affairs
5/22/2025