S.B. No. 1316 is a legislative act that amends the Health and Safety Code of Texas to include e-cigarettes in the existing regulations regarding the advertising of tobacco products. The bill updates the heading of Subchapter K to reflect this inclusion and defines "e-cigarette" in accordance with Section 161.081. It establishes that advertisements for cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or tobacco products cannot be located within 1,000 feet of a church or school, with specific measurement guidelines provided for determining this distance.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that existing signs advertising these products that were established before September 1, 1997, and are located at least 500 feet from a church or school, are exempt from this distance requirement. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, following its passage in both the Senate and House with significant support.

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