Tex. Educ. Code § 38.006 · Subchapter A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
E-CIGARETTES AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS ON SCHOOL PROPERTY.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) In this section, "e-cigarette" has the meaning assigned by Section 161.081, Health and Safety Code.
(b) The board of trustees of a school district shall:
(1) prohibit smoking or using e-cigarettes or tobacco products at a school-related or school-sanctioned activity on or off school property;
(2) prohibit students from possessing e-cigarettes or tobacco products at a school-related or school-sanctioned activity on or off school property; and
(3) ensure that school personnel enforce the policies on school property.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 1995.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 181 (S.B. 97), Sec. 38, eff. October 1, 2015.
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- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/ED/htm/ED.38.htm
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