PROHIBITED IMAGES AND SIGNAGE; CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
Tex. HEALTH & SAFETY Code § 161.124.
in effect(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.
Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 697 (S.B. 1313 ), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2025.