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TX HB3965

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ann Johnson

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes county commissioners courts and municipal governing bodies to prohibit the sale of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and tobacco products by establishments operating within 300 feet of a church, public hospital, or public/private primary or secondary school campus

  • Allows counties and municipalities to extend the prohibition zone to 1,000 feet from public school campuses upon request from the school district board of trustees

  • Permits the 1,000-foot prohibition zone for private schools upon request from the school's governing body

  • Exempts establishments where tobacco product sales constitute less than 50 percent of total gross receipts from these location-based restrictions

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to county and municipal authority to prohibit the sale of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or tobacco products near certain locations.

Education

Last Action

Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs

3/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Intergovernmental Affairs3/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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