Bill
SB 1315
Relating to county and municipal authority to prohibit the sale of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or tobacco products near certain locations.
89th Legislature (2025)
Introduced by Paul Bettencourt and 5 co-sponsors
Empowers Texas counties and cities to ban tobacco sales within set distances from schools and youth facilities, shifting regulatory control from state to local authorities.
Co-author authorized
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