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TX SB1317

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Molly Cook

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits employees or owners of smoke shops from allowing minors to enter the premises unless accompanied by an adult parent or guardian

  • Defines "smoke shop" as an establishment where at least 50% of gross receipts come from retail sales of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or tobacco products

  • Creates a criminal offense for knowingly allowing unaccompanied minors to enter a smoke shop

  • Violation constitutes a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $500

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to limitations on the age of individuals allowed to enter the premises of a smoke shop; creating a criminal offense.

Minors

Last Action

Co-author authorized

4/2/2025

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/28/2025

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