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TX SB464

Bill

Status

Engrossed

4/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Donna Campbell

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits retailers from operating establishments that sell cigarettes, e-cigarettes, vaping apparatuses, or tobacco products within 1,000 feet of any public or private primary or secondary school

  • Defines "vaping apparatus" broadly to include e-cigars, e-pipes, vape pens, e-hookahs, all components and accessories, and any liquids or substances intended for vaporization regardless of nicotine content

  • Classifies violations as a Class A misdemeanor, with mandatory revocation of the retailer's state-issued permit upon conviction

  • Preserves local government authority to adopt or enforce equal or more stringent regulations on tobacco and vaping product retailers near schools

  • Exempts employees of retailers from criminal liability; the offense applies only to the retailer operating the establishment

Legislative Description

Relating to the operation near a public or private primary or secondary school of a retail establishment selling cigarettes, e-cigarettes, vaping apparatuses, or tobacco products; creating a criminal offense.

Education

Last Action

Committee report sent to Calendars

5/24/2025

Committee Referrals

Intergovernmental Affairs4/17/2025
Local Government2/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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