Tex. Health & Safety Code § 161.124 · Subchapter K. PROHIBITION OF CERTAIN CIGARETTE, E-CIGARETTE, OR TOBACCO PRODUCT ADVERTISING; FEE
PROHIBITED IMAGES AND SIGNAGE; CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) In this section, "e-cigarette" and "retailer" have the meanings assigned by Section 161.081.
(b) A retailer commits an offense if the retailer uses in any manner related to the retailer's marketing, advertising, or sale of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or tobacco products a sign, logo, or other design mark that:
(1) depicts a cartoon-like fictional character primarily aimed at entertaining minors;
(2) imitates or mimics the trademarks or visual appearance of products primarily marketed to minors;
(3) includes a symbol primarily used to market products to minors;
(4) includes an image of a celebrity; or
(5) includes an image resembling a food product, such as candy or juice.
(c) An offense under this section is a Class B misdemeanor.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 697 (S.B. 1313), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2025.
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- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/HS/htm/HS.161.htm
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