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TX SB2024
Bill
Status
6/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Charles Perry
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of "e-cigarette" to include vape liquids and materials regardless of whether they contain nicotine, while exempting prescription medications and medical devices unrelated to smoking cessation
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Prohibits marketing, advertising, offering for sale, or selling e-cigarette products in containers featuring cartoon characters aimed at minors, trademarked products marketed to minors, celebrity images or names, or images resembling candy or food
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Bans e-cigarette products disguised as everyday items including school supplies (pens, highlighters), smartphones, smart watches, headphones, clothing, backpacks, cosmetics, and toys
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Prohibits e-cigarette products manufactured wholly or partially in China or countries designated as foreign adversaries, as well as products containing cannabinoids, alcohol, kratom, kava, mushrooms, or tianeptine
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Increases the criminal penalty for violations from a Class B misdemeanor to a Class A misdemeanor, effective September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to a prohibition on marketing, advertising, offering for sale, or selling certain e-cigarette products; increasing a criminal penalty; creating a criminal offense.
Health
Last Action
Effective on 9/1/25
6/20/2025