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TX SB1315
Bill
Status
2/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Molly Cook
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AI Summary
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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 churches, public hospitals, or public/private primary and secondary schools
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Allows an extended 1,000-foot prohibition zone around public or private school campuses when requested by the school district board of trustees or the school's governing body
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Exempts establishments where cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and tobacco products account for less than 50% of total gross receipts from these location-based sales restrictions
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School district boards of trustees and private school governing bodies may formally request that counties or municipalities adopt the expanded 1,000-foot prohibition for their campuses
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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
Co-author authorized
4/2/2025