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TX SB21

Relating to the distribution, possession, purchase, consumption, and receipt of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and tobacco products.

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Introduced
02/25/2019
In Committee
04/15/2019
Crossed Over
04/09/2019
Passed
05/21/2019
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/07/2019

Introduced Session

86th Legislature Regular Session

Bill Summary

Relating to the distribution, possession, purchase, consumption, and receipt of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and tobacco products.

AI Summary

This bill raises the legal age to purchase cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and tobacco products in Texas from 18 to 21 years old, with some exceptions for military members. It also prohibits the distribution of free or discounted tobacco products to those under 21, requires retailers to notify employees of the new age limits, and expands the use of minor decoys to test compliance. The bill preempts local governments from enacting more stringent age requirements, but allows them to pass other compatible regulations. The bill also updates penalties and provisions for those under 21 who purchase or attempt to purchase these products.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (42)

Rafael Anchía (D)*,  Joan Huffman (R)*,  Tom Oliverson (R)*,  J.D. Sheffield (R)*,  Senfronia Thompson (D)*,  John Zerwas (R)*,  Steve Allison (R),  Carol Alvarado (D),  Rhetta Bowers (D),  Gina Calanni (D),  Donna Campbell (R),  Sheryl Cole (D),  Sarah Davis (R),  Jessica Farrar (D),  John Frullo (R),  Bobby Guerra (D),  Chuy Hinojosa (D),  Celia Israel (D),  Julie Johnson (D),  Nathan Johnson (D),  Kyle Kacal (R),  Ken King (R),  Lois Kolkhorst (R),  Eddie Lucio (D),  Eddie Lucio (D),  José Menéndez (D),  Borris Miles (D),  Rick Miller (R),  Victoria Neave (D),  Jane Nelson (R),  Lina Ortega (D),  Leo Pacheco (D),  Charles Perry (R),  Beverly Powell (D),  Four Price (R),  José Rodríguez (D),  Lynn Stucky (R),  John Turner (D),  Hubert Vo (D),  Kirk Watson (D),  Royce West (D),  Judith Zaffirini (D), 

Last Action

Effective on 9/1/19 (on 06/07/2019)
(1 Companion Bills)

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