The bill, H.B. No. 2735, seeks to amend the Health and Safety Code to include e-cigarettes in the existing regulations that prohibit the advertising of cigarettes and tobacco products near certain locations, specifically churches and schools. The heading of Subchapter K is updated to reflect this inclusion, and a definition for "e-cigarette" is added. The bill stipulates that advertisements for cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or tobacco products cannot be located within 1,000 feet of these institutions, with specific measurement guidelines provided for determining the distance.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that existing signs advertising these products that were established before September 1, 1997, and are located between 500 and 1,000 feet from a church or school are exempt from this prohibition. The new regulations are set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Health and Safety Code 161.121, Health and Safety Code 161.122 (Health and Safety Code 161)
House Committee Report: Health and Safety Code 161.121, Health and Safety Code 161.122 (Health and Safety Code 161)