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S.B. No. 1313 AN ACT relating to prohibited signs, logos, and designs in advertising or marketing cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or other tobacco products; creating a criminal offense. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. The heading to Subchapter K, Chapter 161, Health and Safety Code, is amended to read as follows: SUBCHAPTER K. PROHIBITION OF CERTAIN CIGARETTE, E-CIGARETTE, OR TOBACCO PRODUCT ADVERTISING; FEE SECTION 2. Subchapter K, Chapter 161, Health and Safety Code, is amended by adding Section 161.124 to read as follows: Sec. 161.124. PROHIBITED IMAGES AND SIGNAGE; CRIMINAL OFFENSE. (a) In this section, "e-cigarette" and "retailer" have the meanings assigned by Section 161.081. (b) A retailer commits an offense if the retailer uses in any manner related to the retailer's marketing, advertising, or sale of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or tobacco products a sign, logo, or other design mark that: (1) depicts a cartoon-like fictional character primarily aimed at entertaining minors; (2) imitates or mimics the trademarks or visual appearance of products primarily marketed to minors; (3) includes a symbol primarily used to market products to minors; (4) includes an image of a celebrity; or (5) includes an image resembling a food product, such as candy or juice. (c) An offense under this section is a Class B misdemeanor. SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025. ______________________________ ______________________________ President of the Senate Speaker of the House I hereby certify that S.B. No. 1313 passed the Senate on April 10, 2025, by the following vote: Yeas 25, Nays 5. ______________________________ Secretary of the Senate I hereby certify that S.B. No. 1313 passed the House on May 28, 2025, by the following vote: Yeas 119, Nays 22, two present not voting. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House Approved: ______________________________ Date ______________________________ Governor
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