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TX SB2220

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/11/2025

Primary Sponsor

Judith Zaffirini

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires school district student codes of conduct to include methods for preventing and intervening in student possession, use, sale, giving, or delivery of e-cigarettes

  • Mandates removal of students to disciplinary alternative education programs if they sell, give, or deliver e-cigarettes to another person on or within 300 feet of school property or at school-sponsored activities (removes current provision requiring removal for mere possession or use)

  • Authorizes school administrators, school resource officers, and district peace officers to confiscate and dispose of e-cigarettes when they observe student use or possession on school property or at school events

  • Permits school officials to notify local law enforcement of student conduct constituting offenses under Health and Safety Code Section 161.252 or Penal Code Section 48.01 related to e-cigarettes

  • Takes effect beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, with immediate effect if passed by two-thirds vote or September 1, 2025 otherwise

Legislative Description

Relating to the removal of a student from public school for the possession, use, or delivery of e-cigarettes on or near public school property or at certain school events.

Education

Last Action

Referred to Education K-16

3/25/2025

Committee Referrals

Education K-163/25/2025

Full Bill Text

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