The bill, S.B. No. 1316, aims to expand the existing regulations on cigarette advertising to include e-cigarettes and tobacco products. It amends the heading of Subchapter K, Chapter 161 of the Health and Safety Code to reflect this inclusion, specifically stating "Prohibition of Certain Cigarette, E-Cigarette, or Tobacco Product Advertising." Additionally, a new definition for "E-cigarette" is introduced, aligning it with the existing definition in Section 161.081.

Furthermore, the bill modifies Sections 161.122(a), (b), and (e) to prohibit advertisements for cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or tobacco products from being located within 1,000 feet of churches or schools. The distance measurement is clarified to be from the nearest property line of the institution to the closest point on a street or highway to the sign. The bill also includes a provision that allows certain pre-existing signs, located closer than 1,000 feet but not less than 500 feet from a church or school, to remain unaffected by this new regulation. The proposed changes 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)