Relating to an e-cigarette and tobacco use prevention and cessation program established by the Department of State Health Services.
HB 746 requires Texas' Department of State Health Services to establish an e-cigarette and tobacco use prevention and cessation program. The program must include a telephone hotline offering counseling based on current best practices, along with information about services for pregnant and postpartum women. The bill prioritizes enrollment for pregnant individuals or those who gave birth in the preceding year. The program will take effect September 1, 2025.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 5, 2025
Last action Mar 5, 2025
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Mar 5, 2025
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Referred to Public Health
lower
Mar 5, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
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P
Suleman Lalani
DDemocratic
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