Texas Bans Vape and Tobacco Ads Near Schools and Churches

Texas has enacted a new law, SB 1316, prohibiting the advertising of tobacco and vape products within 1,000 feet of churches and schools across the state. Authored by Senator Molly Cook (D-Houston), the bill was signed by Governor Greg Abbott and is set to take effect on September 1, 2025. This measure aims to reduce the exposure of children and congregations to promotions for cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and other related items.

The law does include a grandfather clause, exempting signs located between 500 and 1,000 feet from these institutions if they have been in place since September 1, 1997. The primary goal is to shield vulnerable populations, particularly youth, from the influence of such advertisements.

This is not the only legislative effort by Senator Cook to curb nicotine product marketing to minors. Another bill, SB 1313, which seeks to regulate the imagery, characters, and logos used in nicotine product advertising, has passed the House and awaits final approval. SB 1313 would specifically ban the use of cartoons, celebrities, and other symbols known to appeal to children in the promotion of e-cigarettes and similar products. If signed into law, SB 1313 would also take effect on September 1, 2025.

These legislative actions reflect ongoing concerns in Texas about nicotine products appealing to children through flavoring, advertising, and sale locations. While newer products like flavored nicotine pouches (e.g., Zyn) were not explicitly included in this specific 89th session legislation regarding ads to minors, the broader trend indicates increasing scrutiny. Separately, Texas lawmakers are also considering SB 3, a bill that would heavily restrict the sale and consumption of products containing natural and semi-synthetic THC, with proponents citing concerns about youth access to “poisonous” THC products sold legally.

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