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TX SB2140

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joan Huffman

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "tobacco product" in the Texas Tax Code to explicitly include e-cigarettes, making them subject to the cigars and tobacco products tax

  • Previously, e-cigarettes were specifically excluded from the tobacco product definition alongside cigarettes; this bill removes that exclusion

  • Clarifies that tobacco products sold without packaging are considered a "package" for tax purposes, ensuring unpackaged items are still subject to taxation

  • Tax liability incurred before the effective date remains unaffected, with former law continuing to apply for collection and enforcement of pre-existing tax obligations

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to certain tobacco products for purposes of the cigars and tobacco products tax.

Taxation

Last Action

Referred to Finance

3/24/2025

Committee Referrals

Finance3/24/2025

Full Bill Text

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