HB 746

AN ACT relating to an e-cigarette and tobacco use prevention and cessation

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89th Regular Session

Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended

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What This Bill Does

relating to an e-cigarette and tobacco use prevention and cessation

Bill Text

relating to an e-cigarette and tobacco use prevention and cessation
program established by the Department of State Health Services.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1.  Subchapter D, Chapter 1001, Health and Safety
Code, is amended by adding Section 1001.090 to read as follows:
Sec. 1001.090.  E-CIGARETTE AND TOBACCO USE PREVENTION AND
CESSATION PROGRAM.  (a)  Using available resources, the department
shall develop and implement an e-cigarette and tobacco use
prevention and cessation program. The program must include:
(1)  a telephone hotline that provides counseling
regarding e-cigarette and tobacco cessation, using current best
(2)  information about the program and other services
the department or commission provides that are available to women
who are pregnant or postpartum.
(b)  The department may enter into an agreement with a
nonprofit organization to implement this section.
(c)  The department shall prioritize and accept all eligible
applicants for the program described by Subsection (a) who are
pregnant or gave birth in the preceding year.
(d)  The executive commissioner may adopt rules necessary to
SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Bill History

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Bill filed: AN ACT relating to an e-cigarette and tobacco use prevention and cessation

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