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TX HB2300

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Suleman Lalani

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits selling, giving, or providing hookahs to individuals under 21 years of age, with violations classified as a Class C misdemeanor

  • 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

  • Requires retailers to verify age with valid government-issued photo identification for anyone appearing younger than 30 years old

  • Creates an exception for active military members aged 18-20 who present valid military identification

  • 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

Committee Referrals

State Affairs5/22/2025
Public Health3/14/2025

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