H.B. No. 2735 proposes to amend the Health and Safety Code to include e-cigarettes in the existing regulations regarding the advertising of cigarettes and tobacco products. The bill updates the heading of Subchapter K to reflect this inclusion and defines "e-cigarette" in accordance with Section 161.081. Additionally, it specifies that advertisements for cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or tobacco products cannot be located within 1,000 feet of a church or school, with the distance measured from the nearest property line of the institution to the closest point on a street or highway.

The bill also 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 distance requirement. The proposed changes aim to enhance public health protections by limiting the visibility of e-cigarette advertising near sensitive locations. The act is 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)
Engrossed: Health and Safety Code 161.121, Health and Safety Code 161.122 (Health and Safety Code 161)