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TX SB464
Bill
Status
4/7/2025
Primary Sponsor
Donna Campbell
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Classifies violations as a Class A misdemeanor, with mandatory revocation of the retailer's state-issued permit upon conviction
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Preserves local government authority to adopt or enforce equal or more stringent regulations on tobacco and vaping product retailers near schools
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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