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HB 1255 87-0 (2021) Author: Allison, Steve | et. al. Relating to the regulation of, and taxes imposed on the sale or use of, cigarettes, tobacco products, and e-cigarettes; imposing taxes; requiring a permit; imposing a fee; providing administrative penalties. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1523 87-0 (2021) Author: Thierry, Shawn Relating to the regulation of, and taxes imposed on the sale or use of, cigarettes, tobacco products, and e-cigarettes; imposing taxes; requiring a permit; imposing a fee; providing administrative penalties. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3578 87-0 (2021) Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to the payment methods for cigarette and tobacco products permit fees. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 3842 87-0 (2021) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to the prohibited sale of flavored cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and tobacco products and administrative penalties for the prohibited sales. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 4233 87-0 (2021) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to prohibiting the use of e-cigarettes in certain bars, restaurants, and places of employment; creating criminal offenses. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
SB 216 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Nathan Relating to the regulation of, and taxes imposed on the sale or use of, cigarettes, tobacco products, and e-cigarettes; imposing taxes; requiring a permit; imposing a fee; providing administrative penalties. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 248 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Sponsor: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and e-cigarettes; requiring occupational permits; imposing fees; providing civil and administrative penalties; creating criminal offenses. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 440 87-0 (2021) Author: Blanco, César Relating to the prohibited distribution of flavored cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and tobacco products; providing a civil penalty. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 836 87-0 (2021) Author: Alvarado, Carol Relating to the prohibited sale of flavored cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and tobacco products and administrative penalties for the prohibited sales. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1711 87-0 (2021) Author: Springer, Drew Relating to state and local taxes and fees; imposing a tax; imposing fees. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 1712 87-0 (2021) Author: Springer, Drew Relating to sales and use taxes on e-cigarettes and nicotine products; imposing taxes. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
HB 252 86-0 (2019) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to increasing awareness of the dangers of exposing children to secondhand smoke. House: Public Health Placed on General State Calendar
HB 749 86-0 (2019) Author: Zerwas, John | et. al. Relating to the distribution, possession, purchase, consumption, and receipt of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and tobacco products; imposing a civil penalty. House: Public Health Considered in Calendars
HB 900 86-0 (2019) Author: Israel, Celia | et. al. Relating to the act of smoking tobacco in a vehicle with a child present; authorizing an additional fine for certain criminal offenses. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3218 86-0 (2019) Author: Thierry, Shawn Relating to the regulation of e-cigarettes; requiring an occupational permit; authorizing fees; authorizing administrative penalties. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 3364 86-0 (2019) Author: Springer, Drew Relating to sales and use taxes on electronic nicotine delivery system vapor products; imposing taxes. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 3475 86-0 (2019) Author: Guillen, Ryan
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the administration, collection, and remittance of the cigars and tobacco products tax; requiring a permit. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 4013 86-0 (2019) Author: Miller, Rick | et. al. Relating to sales and use taxes on e-cigarettes and vapor products; imposing taxes; providing an administrative penalty; authorizing the imposition of a fee. House: Ways & Means Returned to committee
SB 21 86-0 (2019) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Sponsor: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to the distribution, possession, purchase, consumption, and receipt of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and tobacco products. House: Public Health
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 338 86-0 (2019) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al. Relating to the distribution, possession, purchase, consumption, and receipt of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and tobacco products. Co-author authorized
SB 1179 86-0 (2019) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to a study on the allocation and expenditure of tobacco settlement agreement money. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1332 86-0 (2019) Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al. Relating to sales and use taxes on e-cigarette vapor products; imposing taxes; providing an administrative penalty. Senate: Finance Co-author authorized
SB 2253 86-0 (2019) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to fees on persons who sell or purchase e-cigarettes, vapor products, or cannibidiol products to benefit the designated trauma facility and emergency medical services account; imposing fees; requiring occupational permits. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 2335 86-0 (2019) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to reporting on and the enforcement of the use of E-cigarettes on school campuses Senate: Education Referred to Education
HB 628 85-0 (2017) Author: Howard, Donna Relating to the distribution, possession, purchase, consumption, and receipt of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and tobacco products; providing penalties. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 1279 85-0 (2017) Author: Shaheen, Matt Relating to the authority of a county or municipality to adopt or enforce a smoking ban on the premises of certain businesses. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 1348 85-0 (2017) Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al. Relating to the authority of a county or municipality to adopt or enforce a smoking ban on the premises of certain businesses. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 1411 85-0 (2017) Author: Turner, Chris Relating to sales and use taxes on e-cigarette vapor products to fund grants for local law enforcement mental health staff; imposing taxes. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1908 85-0 (2017) Author: Zerwas, John | et. al. Relating to the distribution, possession, purchase, consumption, and receipt of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and tobacco products; providing penalties. House: Public Health Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2514 85-0 (2017) Author: Uresti, Tomas Relating to the allocation of certain revenue from the cigarette tax to the foundation school fund and increasing the rate of that tax. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2652 85-0 (2017) Author: Miller, Rick | et. al. Relating to the use of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or tobacco products on property owned by or leased for a state agency. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 2692 85-0 (2017) Author: Wray, John Relating to taxes and fees imposed on cigarettes and other tobacco products, including an exemption to the cigarette tax, related administrative matters, and the elements of certain related offenses. House: Ways & Means Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2845 85-0 (2017) Author: Howard, Donna | et. al. Relating to increasing awareness of the dangers of exposing children to secondhand smoke. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3120 85-0 (2017) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to increasing awareness of the dangers of exposing children to secondhand smoke. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3684 85-0 (2017) Author: Alvarado, Carol Relating to recommendations regarding instruction in public schools to prevent the use of e-cigarettes. House: Public Education Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 3704 85-0 (2017) Author: Davis, Sarah Relating to the allocation of certain fees on the sale of cigarettes and cigarette tobacco products manufactured by certain companies to the permanent health fund for higher education and to the use of money in that fund. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations
SB 183 85-0 (2017) Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al. Relating to the distribution, possession, purchase, consumption, and receipt of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and tobacco products; providing penalties. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 228 85-0 (2017) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to the authority of a municipality to limit the possession, purchase, consumption, sale, distribution, or receipt of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or tobacco products. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 489 85-0 (2017) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to recommendations regarding instruction in public schools to prevent the use of e-cigarettes. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 910 85-0 (2017) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al. Relating to the distribution, possession, purchase, consumption, and receipt of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and tobacco products; providing penalties. Senate: State Affairs Co-author authorized
SB 1139 85-0 (2017) Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al. Relating to the allocation of certain fees on the sale of cigarettes and cigarette tobacco products manufactured by certain companies to the permanent health fund for higher education and to the use of money in that fund. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 1359 85-0 (2017) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to the use of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or tobacco products on property owned by or leased for a state agency. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1390 85-0 (2017) Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Wray, John
Relating to taxes and fees imposed on cigarettes and other tobacco products, including an exemption to the cigarette tax, related administrative matters, and the elements of certain related offenses. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1505 85-0 (2017) Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al. Relating to the application of certain taxes imposed on certain tobacco products and to the allocation of certain revenue from those taxes to increase funding for certain health care education programs. Senate: Finance Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 114 85-1 (2017) Author: Uresti, Tomas Relating to the allocation of certain revenue from the cigarette tax to the foundation school fund and increasing the rate of that tax. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 81 84-0 (2015) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to regulation of the sale, distribution, possession, use, and advertising of nicotine products and cigarettes; authorizing a fee; creating offenses. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 170 84-0 (2015) Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al. Relating to regulation of the sale, distribution, possession, use, and advertising of e-cigarettes, cigarettes, and tobacco products; creating criminal offenses. House: Public Health Laid on the table subject to call
HB 456 84-0 (2015) Author: Gutierrez, Roland | et. al. Relating to a prohibition on the use and possession of e-cigarettes on school property. House: Public Education
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
HB 461 84-0 (2015) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to the creation of an offense for smoking tobacco in a passenger vehicle with a child present. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 646 84-0 (2015) Author: Collier, Nicole | et. al. Relating to regulation of vapor products and cigarettes; creating offenses; authorizing fees. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 647 84-0 (2015) Author: Isaac, Jason | et. al. Relating to prohibiting the sale of nicotine products to minors; creating an offense. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 970 84-0 (2015) Author: Paddie, Chris Relating to prohibiting the sale of nicotine products to minors; creating an offense. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 2321 84-0 (2015) Author: Longoria, Oscar Relating to regulation of the sale, distribution, possession, use, and advertising of vapor products; authorizing a fee; creating offenses. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 2352 84-0 (2015) Author: Zerwas, John | et. al. Relating to prohibiting smoking tobacco on the grounds of the Capitol Complex and in certain state buildings; creating a criminal offense; providing penalties. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3246 84-0 (2015) Author: Crownover, Myra Relating to the authority of a pharmacist to dispense and deliver tobacco cessation drugs. House: Public Health Withdrawn from schedule
HB 3612 84-0 (2015) Author: Alvarado, Carol Relating to classification of a liquid substance used to fill an electronic cigarette as a hazardous substance. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
SB 87 84-0 (2015) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the elimination of smoking in certain workplaces and public places; providing penalties. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 96 84-0 (2015) Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Sponsor: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to a prohibition on the use and possession of e-cigarettes on school property or at school-related or school-sanctioned activities. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 97 84-0 (2015) Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to regulation of the sale, distribution, possession, use, and advertising of e-cigarettes, cigarettes, and tobacco products; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
SB 648 84-0 (2015) Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al. Relating to the distribution, possession, purchase, consumption, and receipt of cigarettes and tobacco products; providing penalties. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 706 84-0 (2015) Author: Garcia, Sylvia Relating to classification of a liquid substance used to fill an electronic cigarette as a hazardous substance. Senate: Health & Human Services Left pending in committee
SB 1537 84-0 (2015) Author: Burton, Konni Relating to the authority of a county or municipality to enforce a smoking ban on the premises of certain businesses. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1618 84-0 (2015) Author: Estes, Craig Relating to certain nicotine products other than cigarettes or tobacco products, including the sale or marketing of nicotine products to minors, the possession or use of those nicotine products by minors, and to delivery sales of those nicotine products; creating an offense. Senate: Health & Human Services Left pending in committee
HB 400 83-0 (2013) Author: Crownover, Myra | et. al. Relating to the elimination of smoking in certain workplaces and public places; providing penalties. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 2032 83-0 (2013) Author: Collier, Nicole Relating to the authority of the board of hospital managers of the Tarrant County Hospital District to adopt and implement a tobacco-related preventable disease policy. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2453 83-0 (2013) Author: Zerwas, John Relating to imposing a fee on the sale of cigarettes and cigarette tobacco products manufactured by certain companies; providing penalties. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3536 83-0 (2013) Author: Otto, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to imposing a fee on the sale of cigarettes and cigarette tobacco products manufactured by certain companies; providing penalties. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 86 83-0 (2013) Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al. Relating to the elimination of smoking in certain workplaces and public places; providing penalties. Senate: Health & Human Services Co-author authorized
SB 313 83-0 (2013) Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al. Relating to the distribution, possession, purchase, consumption, and receipt of tobacco products; providing penalties. Senate: Health & Human Services Co-author authorized
SB 934 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, Wendy Relating to increasing or decreasing at the rate of inflation the rates of taxes imposed on cigarettes, cigars, and other tobacco products. Senate: Finance Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SB 954 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, Wendy Relating to the authority of the board of hospital managers of the Tarrant County Hospital District to adopt and implement a tobacco-related preventable disease policy. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Left pending in committee
SB 1136 83-0 (2013) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to imposing a fee on the sale of cigarettes and cigarette tobacco products manufactured by certain companies; providing penalties. Senate: Finance Reported from s/c favorably with substitute
HB 670 82-0 (2011) Author: Crownover, Myra | et. al. Relating to the elimination of smoking in certain workplaces and public places; providing penalties. House: Public Health Postponed
HB 1166 82-0 (2011) Author: Zerwas, John Relating to tobacco cessation programs for certain public employees and their dependents and to the assessment of a fee on certain public employees who use tobacco. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 2085 82-0 (2011) Author: Shelton, Mark | et. al. Relating to the imposition of a fee on the sale of cigarettes and cigarette tobacco products manufactured by certain companies; providing penalties. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 2547 82-0 (2011) Author: Zerwas, John Relating to the definition of little cigars and tobacco products tax on little cigars. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 2548 82-0 (2011) Author: Zerwas, John | et. al. Relating to the imposition of a fee on the sale of cigarettes and cigarette tobacco products manufactured by certain companies; providing penalties. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 2599 82-0 (2011) Author: Ritter, Allan
Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the definition of chewing tobacco for purposes of the taxes imposed on cigars and other tobacco products and to the rate of the tax imposed on chewing tobacco. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
HB 2600 82-0 (2011) Author: Ritter, Allan Relating to the records and reports required for purposes of the taxes imposed on cigars and other tobacco products. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 268 82-0 (2011) Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al. Relating to the distribution, possession, purchase, consumption, receipt, and taxation of tobacco products; providing penalties. Senate: Finance Left pending in committee
SB 355 82-0 (2011) Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al. Relating to the elimination of smoking in certain workplaces and public places; providing penalties. Senate: Health & Human Services Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1783 82-0 (2011) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to a warning notice posted outside of certain buildings that permit smoking; providing a penalty. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 1 82-1 (2011) Author: Pitts, Jim Relating to certain state fiscal matters; providing penalties. House: Appropriations Left pending in committee
HB 35 82-1 (2011) Author: Alvarado, Carol Relating to an increase in the cigarette tax, to the use of revenue from the tax, and to the enforcement of the tax. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 46 82-1 (2011) Author: Crownover, Myra Relating to reducing state Medicaid and other health care costs by prohibiting smoking in certain public places; providing penalties. House: Appropriations Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
HR 232 82-1 (2011) Author: Pitts, Jim Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1. Reported enrolled
SB 1 82-1 (2011) Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Sponsor: Pitts, Jim
Relating to certain state fiscal matters; providing penalties. House: Appropriations
Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
SB 28 82-1 (2011) Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al. Relating to reducing state Medicaid and other health care costs by prohibiting smoking in certain public places; providing penalties. Senate: Health & Human Services Co-author authorized
SCR 5 82-1 (2011) Author: Duncan, Robert
Sponsor: Pitts, Jim
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 1. Signed by the Governor
SR 130 82-1 (2011) Author: Duncan, Robert Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1. Reported enrolled
HB 285 81-0 (2009) Author: Hodge, Terri Relating to the use of tobacco products and cigarettes on property owned, used, or controlled by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. House: Corrections Left pending in committee
HB 1289 81-0 (2009) Author: Gutierrez, Roland | et. al. Relating to the tax imposed on certain tobacco products. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 1666 81-0 (2009) Author: Edwards, Al Relating to the tax imposed on certain tobacco products. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2154 81-0 (2009) Author: Edwards, Al
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the physician education loan repayment program. House: Public Health
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 2377 81-0 (2009) Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al. Relating to the tax imposed on certain tobacco products. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 3185 81-0 (2009) Author: Jackson, Jim Relating to increasing the tax rates imposed on cigars to fund additional property tax relief. House: Ways & Means Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 3339 81-0 (2009) Author: Hopson, Chuck Relating to the tax on cigarettes. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 3415 81-0 (2009) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the regulation of smoking in eating and drinking places in certain areas of the state; providing penalties. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 4417 81-0 (2009) Author: Hopson, Chuck Relating to the cigars and tobacco products tax. House: Ways & Means No action taken in committee
SB 1049 81-0 (2009) Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al. Relating to the distribution, possession, purchase, consumption, and receipt of tobacco products; providing penalties. House: State Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1336 81-0 (2009) Author: Carona, John Relating to the tax imposed on certain tobacco products. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 2327 81-0 (2009) Author: Hegar, Glenn Relating to a prohibition on the possession or smoking of a burning tobacco product in certain motor vehicles in which a person younger than 16 is present; providing a penalty. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 11 80-0 (2007) Author: Cook, Byron | et. al.
Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the filing of sales reports with the comptroller by wholesalers and distributors of certain alcohol and tobacco products. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 32 80-0 (2007) Author: Berman, Leo | et. al. Relating to the penalty for discarding lighted smoking materials from a motor vehicle. House: State Affairs Postponed
HB 45 80-0 (2007) Author: Hodge, Terri Relating to the use of tobacco products and cigarettes on property owned, used, or controlled by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. House: Corrections Left pending in committee
HB 657 80-0 (2007) Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al. Relating to point-of-sale health warnings for tobacco products. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 1165 80-0 (2007) Author: Gallego, Pete Relating to fire safety standards for cigarettes; providing civil penalties. House: State Affairs No action taken in committee
HB 1286 80-0 (2007) Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al. Relating to the tax imposed on certain tobacco products. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 1421 80-0 (2007) Author: Driver, Joe Relating to the creation and prosecution of the offense of manufacture or sale of counterfeit or gray market cigarettes. House: Border & International Affairs Referred to Border and International Affairs
HB 1615 80-0 (2007) Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al. Relating to an electronic fingerprint verification system used by a seller to confirm the age of a purchaser of certain products; providing a criminal penalty. House: Transportation Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2854 80-0 (2007) Author: Davis, John Relating to creating the Texas Patient Safety and Public Health Council and providing information to patients about high-risk personal lifestyle conduct. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 2935 80-0 (2007) Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the regulation of cigarettes; providing a penalty. House: State Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Services
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HB 3316 80-0 (2007) Author: Keffer, Jim Relating to the cigarette tax and the tax on cigars and other tobacco products. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
SB 91 80-0 (2007) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Sponsor: Zedler, Bill
Relating to point-of-sale health warnings for tobacco products. House: Public Health
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 448 80-0 (2007) Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al. Relating to the distribution, possession, purchase, consumption, and receipt of tobacco products; providing penalties. House: State Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to State Affairs
SB 667 80-0 (2007) Author: Carona, John Relating to the tax imposed on certain tobacco products. Senate: Finance Left pending in committee
SB 1112 80-0 (2007) Author: Eltife, Kevin Relating to the filing of sales reports with the comptroller by wholesalers and distributors of certain alcohol and tobacco products. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1252 80-0 (2007) Author: Averitt, Kip
Sponsor: Chisum, Warren
Relating to an electronic fingerprint verification system used by a seller to confirm the age of a purchaser of certain products; providing a criminal penalty. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 124 79-0 (2005) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to an increase in the cigarette tax and to the use of that increase for certain health and human services programs. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 189 79-0 (2005) Author: Griggs, Bob Relating to increases in the tax on cigarettes and other tobacco products and to the allocation of those increases. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 194 79-0 (2005) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to an increase in the cigarette tax and to the use of that increase for certain health and human services programs. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1080 79-0 (2005) Author: Driver, Joe Relating to the suspended execution of the sentence for a tobacco offense committed by a minor. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1200 79-0 (2005) Author: Bonnen, Dennis Relating to certain payments or allowances to a retailer for a special advertising or distribution service; providing a criminal penalty. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry
HB 1422 79-0 (2005) Author: Hodge, Terri Relating to the use of tobacco products and cigarettes on property owned, used, or controlled by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. House: Corrections Referred to Corrections
HB 1719 79-0 (2005) Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al. Relating to point-of-sale health warnings for tobacco products. House: Public Health
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1976 79-0 (2005) Author: Gallego, Pete Relating to fire safety standards for cigarettes; providing civil penalties. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2035 79-0 (2005) Author: Allen, Ray Relating to appointments to the Tobacco Settlement Permanent Trust Account Investment Advisory Committee. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations
HB 2936 79-0 (2005) Author: Strama, Mark Relating to prohibiting the sale or distribution of certain cigarettes; providing penalties. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3540 79-0 (2005) Author: Pitts, Jim
Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to certain fiscal matters affecting governmental entities; providing penalties. House: Appropriations
Senate: Finance
Conf. Comm. Report printed and distributed
HCR 243 79-0 (2005) Author: Pitts, Jim Instructing the enrolling clerk to make technical corrections to S.B. No. 1863. Filed
HCR 249 79-0 (2005) Author: Pitts, Jim Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections to S.B. No. 1863. Filed
HCR 250 79-0 (2005) Author: Pitts, Jim Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections to S.B. No. 1863. Received from the House
HR 2267 79-0 (2005) Author: Pitts, Jim Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1863. Reported enrolled
HR 2277 79-0 (2005) Author: Pitts, Jim Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdication, H.B. No. 3540. 1 hr. notice-for consideration
HR 2289 79-0 (2005) Author: Pitts, Jim Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3540. 1 hr. notice-for consideration
SB 437 79-0 (2005) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to the suspended execution of the sentence for a tobacco offense committed by a minor. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 653 79-0 (2005) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to point-of-sale health warnings for tobacco products. Senate: State Affairs Left pending in committee
SB 1179 79-0 (2005) Author: West, Royce Relating to fire safety standards for cigarettes; providing civil penalties. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1250 79-0 (2005) Author: Brimer, Kim Relating to appointments to the Tobacco Settlement Permanent Trust Account Investment Advisory Committee. House: Appropriations
Senate: Government Organization
Referred to Appropriations
SB 1465 79-0 (2005) Author: Whitmire, John
Sponsor: Ritter, Allan
Relating to the use of certain electronically readable information on a driver's license or identification certificate to comply with certain alcohol and tobacco related laws; providing a penalty. House: Transportation
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 1863 79-0 (2005) Author: Ogden, Steve
Sponsor: Pitts, Jim
Relating to certain fiscal matters affecting governmental entities; providing a penalty. House: Appropriations
Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
SR 1084 79-0 (2005) Author: Ogden, Steve Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1863. Reported enrolled
HB 23 79-1 (2005) Author: Keffer, Jim Relating to state and certain local fiscal matters; providing civil and criminal penalties. House: Ways & Means Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 45 79-1 (2005) Author: Duncan, Robert Relating to state and certain local fiscal matters; providing civil and criminal penalties. Senate: Finance No action taken in committee
HB 5 79-3 (2006) Author: Hamric, Peggy
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to increases in the taxes on cigarettes and other tobacco products. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
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SB 6 79-3 (2006) Author: Ogden, Steve Relating to certain tax legislation enacted by the 79th Legislature, 3rd Called Session. Senate: Finance Meeting cancelled
HB 25 78-0 (2003) Author: Hodge, Terri Relating to the use of tobacco products and cigarettes on property owned, used, or controlled by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. House: Corrections Referred to Corrections
HB 26 78-0 (2003) Author: Hodge, Terri Relating to creating the criminal offense of providing a cigarette or tobacco product to an inmate of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. House: Corrections Referred to Corrections
HB 53 78-0 (2003) Author: Wolens, Steven Relating to an increase in the cigarette tax and the distribution of that increase to counties and municipalities for police, sheriff, and fire services. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 267 78-0 (2003) Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al. Relating to an increase in the cigarette tax and to the use of that increase for certain health and human services programs. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 342 78-0 (2003) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to the sale, distribution, possession, purchase, consumption, or receipt of cigarettes or tobacco products to or by a person under 21 years of age; providing a penalty. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 864 78-0 (2003) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Sponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to prohibiting the introduction or possession of certain items in correctional facilities or on certain property of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice; providing penalties. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 1134 78-0 (2003) Author: Wise, Miguel Relating to parity in the regulation of tobacco products among on-premise alcoholic beverage license and permit holders. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
HB 1603 78-0 (2003) Author: Griggs, Bob Relating to increases in the tax on cigarettes and other tobacco products and to the allocation of those increases to the foundation school fund. House: Ways & Means No action taken in committee
HB 1919 78-0 (2003) Author: Capelo, Jaime Relating to use of money received under the state tobacco settlement for the state child health plan. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 2022 78-0 (2003) Author: Peña, Aaron Relating to the imposition of a tax on rolling paper intended to be used to smoke tobacco; providing penalties. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 2575 78-0 (2003) Author: Kuempel, Edmund Relating to cigarettes; providing penalties. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3139 78-0 (2003) Author: Wilson, Ron
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to delivery sales of cigarettes; providing penalties. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 3192 78-0 (2003) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to an increase in the cigarette tax and to the use of that increase for certain health and human services programs. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 3404 78-0 (2003) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to the use of cigarettes and tobacco products at state hospitals. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HCR 81 78-0 (2003) Author: Capelo, Jaime Reaffirming legislative intent that the tobacco settlement money available each fiscal year be used to fully fund Texas' Children's Health Insurance Program. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
SB 1253 78-0 (2003) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth Relating to certain practices in the merchandising of cigarettes; providing a penalty. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1357 78-0 (2003) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Capelo, Jaime | et. al.
Relating to local school health advisory councils, health education instruction, and coordinated health programs for elementary school students. House: Public Health
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 1479 78-0 (2003) Author: Janek, Kyle Relating to the sale and assignment of tobacco settlement revenues; authorizing the issuance of bonds. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 1525 78-0 (2003) Author: Brimer, Kim Relating to the storage location of certain tobacco products. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1867 78-0 (2003) Author: Bivins, Teel Relating to revenue available to the state as a result of the tobacco settlement. Senate: Finance No action taken in committee
HB 26 78-1 (2003) Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al. Relating to an increase in the cigarette tax and to the use of that increase for certain health and human services programs. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
SB 31 78-1 (2003) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to an increase in the cigarette tax and to the use of that increase for certain health and human services programs. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
HB 5 78-4 (2003) Author: Griggs, Bob | et. al. Relating to increases in the tax on cigarettes and other tobacco products and to the allocation of those increases. House: Public School Finance, Select Referred to Public School Finance, Select
HB 287 77-0 (2001) Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to creating the criminal offense of providing a cigarette or tobacco product to an inmate of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
HB 290 77-0 (2001) Author: Maxey, Glen Relating to smoking in certain food and beverage service establishments; providing penalties. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 626 77-0 (2001) Author: Hilderbran, Harvey Relating to funds for capital improvements to certain rural clinics. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 1042 77-0 (2001) Author: Hodge, Terri | et. al. Relating to the use of tobacco products on property owned, used, or controlled by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. House: Corrections Left pending in committee
HB 1728 77-0 (2001) Author: Maxey, Glen Relating to the use of cigarettes and tobacco products at state hospitals. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 2413 77-0 (2001) Author: Ritter, Allan
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the tax on cigarettes, cigars, and other tobacco products. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2767 77-0 (2001) Author: Delisi, Dianne
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the notice regarding sales of cigarettes and tobacco products given by a retailer to its employees. House: Public Health
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 3244 77-0 (2001) Author: Gallego, Pete
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to authorizing the Texas Department of Health to temporarily transfer money appropriated for the purpose of a tobacco endowment program administered by the department to use for another tobacco endowment program administered by the department. House: Appropriations
Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 3256 77-0 (2001) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to state taxes. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 3382 77-0 (2001) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to the cigars and tobacco products tax. House: Ways & Means Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3650 77-0 (2001) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the taxation of tobacco products other than cigars and cigarettes. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
SB 1263 77-0 (2001) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to state taxes. Senate: Finance Left pending in committee
SB 1280 77-0 (2001) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the tax on cigarettes, cigars, and other tobacco products. Senate: Business & Commerce No action taken in committee
SB 1281 77-0 (2001) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the notice regarding sales of cigarettes and tobacco products given by a retailer to its customers and employees; providing a penalty. Senate: Business & Commerce No action taken in committee
SB 1423 77-0 (2001) Author: Brown, J. E. Relating to the sale and assignment of all or a portion of the tobacco settlement revenues. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 1612 77-0 (2001) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth Relating to the tax on cigarettes, cigars, and other tobacco products. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 1688 77-0 (2001) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the taxation of tobacco products other than cigars and cigarettes. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
HB 1040 76-0 (1999) Author: Rangel, Irma | et. al. Relating to the discarding of burning materials; providing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Considered in Calendars
HB 1161 76-0 (1999) Author: Junell, Robert | et. al.
Sponsor: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to the tobacco settlement permanent trust account. House: Appropriations
Senate: Finance
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
HB 1676 76-0 (1999) Author: Junell, Robert | et. al.
Sponsor: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to permanent funds for certain public health purposes. House: Appropriations
Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 3679 76-0 (1999) Author: Kuempel, Edmund Relating to circumstances in which cigarettes may not be affixed with stamps or sold; providing penalties. House: State Affairs Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 3720 76-0 (1999) Author: Bailey, Kevin Relating to certain inherently unsafe products. House: Civil Practices Referred to Civil Practices
HCR 9 76-0 (1999) Author: Junell, Robert | et. al.
Sponsor: Ratliff, Bill
Memorializing Congress to not make federal claims against the proceeds of the Texas tobacco settlement. Senate: State Affairs Signed by the Governor
HR 1095 76-0 (1999) Author: Junell, Robert Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. 1676. Reported enrolled
SB 15 76-0 (1999) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: McCall, Brian
Relating to the penalty for certain offenses concerning the sale of cigarettes. House: State Affairs
Senate: Human Services
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 16 76-0 (1999) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: McCall, Brian
Relating to the participation of local law enforcement agencies in the enforcement of certain restrictions on the sale of tobacco products. House: State Affairs
Senate: Human Services
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 17 76-0 (1999) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: McCall, Brian
Relating to certain hearings held with respect to conduct relating to the distribution or marketing of cigarettes or tobacco products. House: State Affairs
Senate: Human Services
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 451 76-0 (1999) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Sponsor: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to sales of cigarettes or tobacco products in package stores. House: State Affairs
Senate: Human Services
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1122 76-0 (1999) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Sponsor: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to circumstances in which cigarettes may not be affixed with stamps or sold; providing penalties. House: State Affairs
Senate: Human Services
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1291 76-0 (1999) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: McCall, Brian | et. al.
Relating to tobacco use in this state. House: State Affairs
Senate: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1695 76-0 (1999) Author: Brown, J. E. | et. al. Relating to the Texas Vital Infrastructure Program and to the issuance of bonds backed by tobacco settlement money to pay for infrastructure programs. Senate: Finance Left pending in committee
SB 1812 76-0 (1999) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to certain inherently unsafe products. Senate: Economic Development Referred to s/c on Tech & Business by Pres.
SJR 42 76-0 (1999) Author: Brown, J. E. | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing the state to create a program involving the issuance of bonds backed by money received from the tobacco settlement to meet the vital infrastructure needs of the state. Senate: Finance Left pending in committee
SR 1075 76-0 (1999) Author: Ratliff, Bill Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, HB 1676 Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SR 1085 76-0 (1999) Author: Ratliff, Bill Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. 1676. Record vote
HB 119 75-0 (1997) Author: Hirschi, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to disclosure of ingredients in cigarettes and tobacco products. House: State Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
HB 222 75-0 (1997) Author: Delisi, Dianne | et. al. Relating to prohibiting smoking in state facilities and vehicles. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 415 75-0 (1997) Author: Kubiak, Dan | et. al. Relating to the installation and maintenance of vending machines that dispense cigarettes or other tobacco products; providing a criminal penalty. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 493 75-0 (1997) Author: Alvarado, Leo Relating to the regulation of the sale or distribution of tobacco products; providing penalties. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 602 75-0 (1997) Author: Carter, Bill Relating to retailers' permits for, and programs funded by, tobacco sales. House: Ways & Means Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 815 75-0 (1997) Author: Danburg, Debra Relating to the regulation of the sale or distribution of tobacco products; providing penalties. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 912 75-0 (1997) Author: Hirschi, John | et. al. Relating to certain inherently unsafe products. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1010 75-0 (1997) Author: Jones, Jesse | et. al. Relating to sales of cigarettes and tobacco products using vending machines; providing penalties. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1042 75-0 (1997) Author: Maxey, Glen | et. al. Relating to the regulation of tobacco products; providing penalties. House: State Affairs No action taken in committee
HB 1086 75-0 (1997) Author: Davila, Diana Relating to the offense of selling certain quantities of cigarettes. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1087 75-0 (1997) Author: Davila, Diana Relating to the delivery of free cigarettes or other tobacco products in a public place; providing a criminal penalty. House: State Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 1245 75-0 (1997) Author: Smith, Todd Relating to possession or use of or access to cigarettes or tobacco products by minors; providing penalties. House: State Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 1427 75-0 (1997) Author: Hightower, Allen
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the possession and use of tobacco products by employees of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
HB 1760 75-0 (1997) Author: Hirschi, John Relating to the tax stamp affixed to a package of cigarettes. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 2020 75-0 (1997) Author: Brimer, Kim | et. al. Relating to the regulation of the sale or distribution of cigarettes or tobacco products; providing penalties. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 2814 75-0 (1997) Author: Danburg, Debra Relating to discrimination by certain insurers against individuals who use nicotine replacement therapy products. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 2844 75-0 (1997) Author: Hirschi, John | et. al. Relating to increasing the tax on cigarettes, cigars, and other tobacco products to fund public elementary and secondary schools. House: Revenue & Public Education Funding, Select Referred to Revenue & Public Ed. Funding
HB 3444 75-0 (1997) Author: Kubiak, Dan Relating to possession, purchase, receipt, or use of cigarettes or other tobacco products by minors; imposing a penalty. House: State Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HR 1254 75-0 (1997) Author: Hirschi, John Encouraging the Texas Department of Health to continue to promote tobacco use prevention education and cessation programs. House: Public Health Committee report filed with Chief Clerk
SB 55 75-0 (1997) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: Berlanga, Hugo | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the sale, distribution, and use of tobacco products; providing penalties. House: State Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 64 75-0 (1997) Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.
Sponsor: Greenberg, Sherri
Relating to minimum standards for smoking in certain public places or at certain public meetings; creating an offense and providing penalties. House: State Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1266 75-0 (1997) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Sponsor: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to the administration, collection, and enforcement of taxes on cigarettes, cigars, and tobacco products. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Point of order sustained
SB 1569 75-0 (1997) Author: Madla, Frank Relating to requiring a certificate for certain persons who sell alcohol or tobacco products. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SR 920 75-0 (1997) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Encouraging the Texas Department of Health to continue to promote tobacco use prevention education and cessation programs. Reported enrolled
HB 100 74-0 (1995) Author: Hirschi, John | et. al. Relating to the installation and maintenance of vending machines containing cigarettes or other tobacco products; providing a criminal penalty. House: State Affairs Coauthor Authorized
HB 502 74-0 (1995) Author: Averitt, Kip Relating to prohibiting possession and smoking of tobacco by inmates; providing a penalty. House: Corrections Referred to subcommittee
HB 935 74-0 (1995) Author: Romo, Sylvia | et. al. Relating to smoking and the use of other tobacco products at school activities and on school property. House: State Affairs Withdrawn from schedule
HB 1056 74-0 (1995) Author: Janek, Kyle
Sponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Relating to prohibiting smoking and the provision of tobacco products in county jails and other county correctional facilities; providing a penalty. House: County Affairs
Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee
HB 1152 74-0 (1995) Author: Hirschi, John | et. al. Relating to the sale or possession of tobacco products and the enforcement of the law prohibiting the sale of tobacco products to minors; providing penalties; establishing fees. House: State Affairs Coauthor Authorized
HB 1759 74-0 (1995) Author: Delisi, Dianne Relating to the use or possession of tobacco products by inmates and employees of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and visitors to the department. House: Corrections Referred to Corrections
HB 2249 74-0 (1995) Author: Davila, Diana | et. al. Relating to the delivery of free cigarettes or other tobacco products in a public place; providing a criminal penalty. House: State Affairs Coauthor Authorized
HB 2460 74-0 (1995) Author: Seidlits, Jr., Curtis
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the possession, purchase, sale, distribution, and receipt of cigarettes and tobacco products; providing penalties. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
HCR 130 74-0 (1995) Author: Berlanga, Hugo Directing the Texas Department of Health to cooperate with other state agencies to reduce tobacco consumption by underage persons. House: State Affairs Referred to subcommittee
SB 860 74-0 (1995) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to prohibiting the provision of tobacco products in county jails and other county correctional facilities; providing a penalty. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 912 73-0 (1993) Author: Hirschi, John | et. al. Relating to the regulation of the sale or distribution of tobacco products; providing penalties. House: State Affairs Coauthor Authorized
HB 2755 73-0 (1993) Author: Hirschi, John | et. al. Relating to public health initiatives to reduce the incidence of morbidity and mortality from the use of tobacco products; creating offenses and providing penalties. House: State Affairs Coauthor Authorized
SB 373 73-0 (1993) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: Hirschi, John
Relating to the regulation of the sale, distribution, or use of cigarettes and tobacco products; providing penalties. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 834 73-0 (1993) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to treatment of chemically dependent persons and to certain reporting requirements regarding minors and tobacco. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1247 73-0 (1993) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to public health initiatives to reduce the incidence of morbidity and mortality from the use of tobacco products; creating offenses and providing penalties. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 1015 72-0 (1991) Author: Edwards, Al Relating to certain sales of cigarette rolling paper; providing a penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 1273 72-0 (1991) Author: Hury, James Relating to the administration, collection, and enforcement of the taxes on cigarettes and other tobacco products; making an appropriation; providing penalties. House: Ways & Means 1st Printing sent to Calendars
HB 1346 72-0 (1991) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to restrictions on the location of vending machines containing tobacco products; providing a criminal penalty. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1686 72-0 (1991) Author: Oliveira, Rene Relating to the rate of the tax on chewing tobacco and snuff, the disposition of the revenue, and the creation and uses of the tobacco disease prevention and control fund. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 2041 72-0 (1991) Author: Oliveira, Rene Relating to the licensing of tobacco vendors; providing penalties. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2260 72-0 (1991) Author: Linebarger, Libby Relating to the use of tobacco on hospital premises; amending Section 241.026, Health and Safety Code; and declaring an emergency. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
SB 469 72-0 (1991) Author: Tejeda, Frank
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to restrictions on the location of vending machines containing tobacco products; providing a criminal penalty. House: State Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Services
1st Printing sent to Calendars
SB 689 72-0 (1991) Author: Bivins, Teel
Sponsor: Hury, James
Relating to the administration, collection, and enforcement of the taxes on cigarettes and other tobacco products; making an appropriation; providing penalties. House: Ways & Means
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 705 72-0 (1991) Author: Krier, Cynthia Relating to the licensing of tobacco vendors; providing penalties. Senate: Economic Development Referred to Economic Development
HB 96 72-2 (1991) Author: Wallace III, Ralph Relating to the sale of cigarette rolling papers to minors. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 1495 70-0 (1987) Author: Burnett, Dick Relating to the availability of posting of letters of credit instead of bond to certain tobacco product permittees under the Tax Code. House: Ways & Means Placed on General State Calendar
SB 57 70-0 (1987) Author: Krier, Cynthia Relating to the offense of possession of a burning tobacco product or smoking tobacco in certain public places. House: State Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Pending in committee
SB 313 70-0 (1987) Author: Krier, Cynthia
Sponsor: Barton, Erwin
Relating to the offense of providing a tobacco product to a person under the age of 18 years: providing a penalty. House: State Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 5 69-0 (1985) Author: Barton, Erwin Relating to the offense of providing a tobacco product to a person under the age of 21 years. House: Public Health Coauthor authorized
HB 1061 69-0 (1985) Author: Morales, Dan Relating to the cigarette and tobacco taxes in Chapters 154 and 155 of the Tax Code. House: Ways & Means Referred to subcommittee
SB 52 69-0 (1985) Author: Brooks, Chet Relating to the offense of providing a tobacco product to a person under the age of 21 years. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 472 69-0 (1985) Author: Howard, Ed
Sponsor: Morales, Dan
Relating to the cigarette and cigar and tobacco products taxes in Chapters 154 and 155 of the Tax Code. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
See remarks
HB 1155 68-0 (1983) Author: Evans, Larry Relating to the regulation of cigarettes and little cigars to avoid accidental fires; providing penalties. House: Insurance Referred to Committee on Insurance
HCR 180 68-0 (1983) Author: Evans, Larry Memorializing Congress to establish by statute the authority of the Consumer Product Safety Commission's jurisdiction over tobacco products as an ignition source. House: Insurance Comm. report printed & sent to Comm. on Local & Consent Cal.
SB 994 68-0 (1983) Author: Whitmire, John Relating to the regulation of cigarettes and little cigars to avoid accidental fires; providing penalties. Senate: Economic Development Referred to Committee on Economic Development
SB 186 67-0 (1981) Author: Ogg, Jack Relating to the offense of possession of a burning tobacco product or smoking of tobacco and to the places in which these acts are prohibited; relating to the notice required to be displayed and to the facilities for extinguishment in such places. Senate: Jurisprudence Reported from committee favorably with amendments
HB 1616 66-0 (1979) Author: Lauhoff, Herman E. Relating to the prohibition of cigarette vending machines in state-supported educational institutions. House: Public Education Referred to Committee on Public Education
HB 1617 66-0 (1979) Author: Lauhoff, Herman E. Relating to purchases of cigarettes by minors from vending machines. House: Business & Industry Referred to subcommittee
HB 1618 66-0 (1979) Author: Lauhoff, Herman E. Relating to the penalty for sale of tobacco to a minor. House: Business & Industry Referred to subcommittee
SB 1043 66-0 (1979) Author: Ogg, Jack
Sponsor: Ezzell, Michael H.
Relating to the prohibition of possession of burning tobacco products or smoking tobacco in certain public places. House: Health Services
Senate: Jurisprudence
Scheduled for future calendar placement
SB 1044 66-0 (1979) Author: Ogg, Jack
Sponsor: Ezzell, Michael H.
Relating to the offense of possession of a burning tobacco product or smoking of tobacco and to the places in which these acts are prohibited; relating to the notice required to be displayed and to facilities for extinguishment in such places. House: Health Services
Senate: Jurisprudence
Scheduled for future calendar placement
SB 1045 66-0 (1979) Author: Ogg, Jack Relating to the prohibition of possession of burning tobacco products or smoking tobacco in certain public places. Senate: Jurisprudence Motion withdrawn
HB 1484 65-0 (1977) Author: Nabers, Lynn
Sponsor: Traeger, John
Relating to the tax rate on certain cigars. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective in 90 days
HB 1568 65-0 (1977) Author: Allen, Joe Relating to repealing certain taxes on cigars and including the sale and use of cigars under the limited sales, excise, and use tax. House: Ways & Means Considered by subcommittee in public hearing
HB 1818 65-0 (1977) Author: Lalor, Lance Relating to the prohibition of possession of burning tobacco products or smoking tobacco in certain places. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 740 65-0 (1977) Author: Ogg, Jack Relating to the places in which the possession of burning tobacco products or the smoking of tobacco is prohibited; relating to the notice required to be displayed in such places. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 183 64-0 (1975) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to prohibiting the smoking of tobacco in certain public places; providing penalties. House: Health & Welfare Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 484 64-0 (1975) Author: Olson, Jr., Lyndon Relating to prohibiting the smoking of tobacco in certain public places; providing penalties. House: Health & Welfare Referred to Committee on Health and Welfare
HB 796 64-0 (1975) Author: Brown, Albert "Al" Relating to the tax on the first sale of certain cigars. House: Revenue & Taxation Referred to subcommittee
HB 1067 64-0 (1975) Author: Lauhoff, Herman E. Relating to prohibiting the possession of burning tobacco products or the smoking of tobacco in certain public places. House: Health & Welfare Referred to Committee on Health and Welfare
HB 1221 64-0 (1975) Author: Bynum, Ben Relating to repealing certain taxes on cigars and including the sale and use of cigars under the limited sales, excise, and use tax. House: Revenue & Taxation Referred to Committee on Revenue and Taxation
HB 1720 64-0 (1975) Author: Semos, Chris V. Relating to the date of each month on which every distributor shall make and deliver a report to the Comptroller. House: Revenue & Taxation Referred to Committee on Revenue and Taxation
SB 59 64-0 (1975) Author: Ogg, Jack
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to prohibiting the possession of burning tobacco products or the smoking of tobacco in certain public places except in designated areas; relating to display of notices that smoking is prohibited; requiring facilities for extinguishing of smoking materials in such places; providing penalties and providing certain defenses. House: Health & Welfare
Senate: Jurisprudence
90 day bill
SB 1051 64-0 (1975) Author: Traeger, John Relating to the tax on the first sale of certain cigars. Senate: Finance Referred to Committee on Finance
HB 406 62-0 (1971) Author: Niland, Tom Relating to removing the exemption of snuff from the application of the tobacco products tax and imposing a tax on snuff; providing an effective date.
HB 651 62-0 (1971) Author: Niland, Tom
Sponsor: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"
Relating to redefining "cigarette" to exclude rolls for smoking made of tobacco substitutes.
HB 1324 62-0 (1971) Author: Clayton, Bill | et. al. Relating to providing for the recovery of medical services expended in the care and treatment of patients with cigarette induced lung cancer.
SB 636 62-0 (1971) Author: Wallace, Jim Relating to providing for the recovery of medical services expended in the care and treatment of patients with cigarette induced lung cancer.
HB 14 61-0 (1969) Author: Allen, Joe Relating to making it unlawful to knowingly transfer a tobacco product to certain minors and to maintain certain unsupervised vending devices; providing for enforcement.
HB 1037 61-0 (1969) Author: Musgrove, Burke | et. al. Relating to raise revenue for the State of Texas by increasing the tax rate for cigarettes and tobacco products.
HB 1157 61-0 (1969) Author: Moyer, J. Hudson Relating to cigar and tobacco products taxes.
SB 821 61-0 (1969) Author: Hall, Ralph M. Relating to the teaching of a course in the public schools on the dangers of crime and narcotics and the excessive use of alcohol and tobacco.
HB 7 60-0 (1967) Author: Cory, Richard Henry "Dick" Relating amending certain statutes to reinstate the previous law relating to the licensing of distributing agents of cigarettes; providing that the distribution of cigarettes by a distributing agent to a distributor shall not constitute the first sale thereof.
HB 807 60-0 (1967) Author: Bass, Robert Wilton "Bob" Relating to the cigar and tobacco products tax, and providing certain refunds.
HB 859 60-0 (1967) Author: Jungmichel, Charles H. Relating to the tax on cigars.
HB 1035 60-0 (1967) Author: Cory, Richard Henry "Dick" Relating to amending certain statute relating to transporting cigarettes and tax on stolen or lost cigarettes.
HJR 50 60-0 (1967) Author: Bass, Robert Wilton "Bob" Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Texas to provide for the refund of the tax on cigars and tobacco products sold at retail within the corporate limits of Texarkana, Texas, or any incorporated city or town in Texas contiguous to Texarkana.
HB 854 59-0 (1965) Author: Smith, William Landrum "Will" Relating to exempting certain products from taxation under the cigarette tax and the cigars and tobacco products tax.
HB 194 57-0 (1961) Author: Parsons, Sam H. Relating to amending a certain Statute revising the classification schedule of the tax on cigars; providing an effective date.
HB 930 57-0 (1961) Author: Floyd, Jr., Paul W. Relating to amending a certain Act relating to the control of cigarette vending machines for tax purposes.
HB 2 57-1 (1961) Author: Parsons, Sam H. Relating to amending a certain Statute to provide that the tax on cigars or tobacco products shall be paid by the consumer.
HB 206 56-0 (1959) Author: Seeligson, Frates Slick Relating to levying a tax upon the sale, consumption, handling or distribution of cigars and smoking and chewing tobacco.
SB 312 56-0 (1959) Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill" Relating to amending certain statutes by amending the definition of "cigarette" as used in said Statute, and defining the word "cigar" as used in said Act, and distinguishing between "cigarette" and "cigar" as used in said Statute.
HB 52 55-1 (1957) Author: Ferrell, Ben | et. al. Relating to making it unlawful to throw or discard a lighted cigarette, cigar, match, or other ignited object onto or along a public highway or road of this State from an automobile, truck, bus, train, or other conveyance or while walking along or otherwise using such road or highway; providing a penalty.
HB 576 54-0 (1955) Author: Pipkin, Maurice Snow "Pip" | et. al. Relating to defining certain words, terms, phrases, imposing a tax on the sale, use and consumption of cigars providing tax shall be evidences by affixiation of stamps purchased from Treasurer.
HB 235 53-0 (1953) Author: Bryan, Sr., Jack C. Relating to regulating the sale of cigarettes within the State of Texas, to be known as the Texas Cigarette Sales Act; prescribing a penalty.
HB 247 53-0 (1953) Author: Bryan, Sr., Jack C. Relating to amending certain Acts to establish the fee for a cigarette distributor's permit and the fee for a cigarette wholesaler's permit.
HB 264 53-0 (1953) Author: Bryan, Sr., Jack C. Relating to amending Acts relative to levying a tax on cigarette machines.
HB 550 53-0 (1953) Author: Hill, Paul F. Relating to prohibiting the manufacture, sale, exchange, transportation, possession, display of, offering for sale or exchange of candy or confectionery products designed to imitate and resemble cigarettes or other tobacco products and the packaging and labeling thereof; providing penalties.
HB 802 53-0 (1953) Author: Pearson, Jr., Gary Pinkney Relating to levying and imposing a tax on the sale, use, and consumption of cigars; prescribing certain penalties.
HB 188 52-0 (1951) Author: Etheredge, Jr., M. B. Relating to making it unlawful to throw any lighted cigarette, cigar, ashes, match, or other flaming or glowing substance or any substance or thing which may cause a fire from a moving motor vehicle.
HB 276 51-0 (1949) Author: Lehman, Henry G. "Bud" Relating to defining certain words, terms and phrases; regulating the sale of cigarettes in Texas under certain conditions; providing a penalty for the violation thereof; providing for certain exceptions to the provisions of this Act; providing a saving clause that if any part of this Act is unconstitutional the remainder shall not be affected.
HB 441 51-0 (1949) Author: Ridgeway, Jack F. Relating to amending a previous Act, permitting any person to give away and distribute sample packages of cigarettes not to exceed ten (10) cigarettes per package, without the payment of the tax imposed on the sale of cigarette in this State as provided, and providing that terms and conditions upon which such sample packages may be given away or distributed.
SB 100 51-0 (1949) Author: Vick, Kyle A. Relating to defining certain terms pertaining to cigarettes; regulating the sale of cigarettes in Texas under certain conditions; providing a penalty for the violation thereof; providing for certain exceptions to this Act; providing a savings clause that if any part of this Act is unconstitutional the remainder shall not be affected.
HB 6 51-1 (1950) Author: Wilson, Paul S. Relating to defining certain words, terms, phrases, imposing a tax on the sale, use and consumption of cigars providing tax shall be evidenced by affixation of stamps purchased from Treasurer; providing penalty for possession of old stamps sixty (60) days from date of issue of new design of stamps; providing this Act shall control over existing laws or parts of laws in conflict with the said Act; providing of any part of this Act is held invalid or unconstitutional it shall not affect the remaining portions of the Act.
HB 447 50-0 (1947) Author: Wilson, Paul S. | et. al. Relating to imposing a tax on the sale, use and consumption of cigars; providing certain penalties; providing this Act shall control over existing laws or parts of laws in conflict with this Act; providing that if any part of this Act is held invalid or unconstitutional it shall not affected the remaining portions of this Act.
HB 715 49-0 (1945) Author: Leslie, Felix H. Relating to imposing a tax on all snuff sold in the State of Texas.
HB 67 43-2 (1934) Author: Dunagan, Otis T. Relating to requiring every person, firm, corporation or association of persons in this State who sells cigarettes by means of a vending machine of any kind or character to secure a permit from the Comptroller or Public Accounts as is required of other dealers under the provisions of certain statute.
HB 69 40-0 (1927) Author: Sanders, Peter Cooper Relating to levying an occupation tax upon retail dealers in tobacco and tobacco products and tobacco substitutes for the benefit of the public schools.
HB 247 40-0 (1927) Author: Snelgrove, John B. | et. al. Relating to levying a tax upon retail dealers in tobacco and tobacco products for the benefit of the public schools of the state; prescribing penalties.
HB 343 39-0 (1925) Author: Teer, Claude Duval | et. al. Relating to imposing a tax on cigars and cigarettes and providing for the collection of same, and the funds thereof to be used for educational building school fund. House: Revenue and Taxation
HB 365 39-0 (1925) Author: Stout, A. Royce Relating to imposing a tax on cigars and cigarettes and providing for the collection of same, and the fund thereof to be used for educational purposes. House: Revenue and Taxation
HB 370 39-0 (1925) Author: Wade, William Andrew Relating to levying a State occupation tax on every person, firm, partnership, company, corporation, association, receiver, trustee, common law trust or other concerns selling at retail cigars and cigarettes or either; defining cigarettes; defining cigars; defining person; defining wholesaler; providing for the disposition of funds received. House: Revenue and Taxation
HB 213 38-0 (1923) Author: Rogers, James Preston Relating to levying an occupation tax against retail dealers in cigars, cigarettes, snuff and tobacco, and providing for the collection of such tax.
HB 638 38-0 (1923) Author: McDaniel, Sr., A. Lonzo | et. al. Relating to stopping traffic in cigarettes; prohibiting the sale, manufacture, giving away, offering for sale or giving away, or making or manufacture for sale or giving away, any cigarette or cigarette wrapper or papers; prescribing penalties.
HB 37 38-2 (1923) Author: Rogers, James Preston Relating to levying an occupation tax on those selling in intrastate commerce, at retail, cigars, cigarettes, snuff and tobacco and providing for the collection of such tax.
HB 99 38-2 (1923) Author: Patman, John William Wright Relating to amending certain statute relative to the levy of occupation taxes based on gross receipts so as to include individuals, companies, associations or corporations, owning, operating or controlling an establishment in this State for the manufacture or distribution, at wholesale, of tobacco, cigars and cigarettes.
HB 401 35-0 (1917) Author: Boner, Charles Wilbur | et. al. Relating to prohibiting the giving away or sale of cigarettes; prohibiting public exhibition of certain notices and signs referring to cigarettes and prohibiting the smoking of cigarettes in certain public places; fixing an occupation tax on dealers of cigarettes.
HB 50 34-0 (1915) Author: Nichols, Joseph Francis Relating to amending the Penal Code relating to the selling of tobacco to minors.
HB 115 31-1 (1909) Relating to providing for the maintenance of an agricultural experiment station for the experimental culture of tobacco, to be located in the Seventeenth Representative District, and making the necessary appropriation thereof.
SB 76 26-0 (1899) Relating to preventing the sale of cigarettes and tobacco to persons under the age of sixteen years, and to prescribe a penalty for violating the same.


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