Texas Education Code

§ 38.006 — E-CIGARETTES AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS ON SCHOOL PROPERTY

ED § 38.006Title 2. PUBLIC EDUCATION · Part G. SAFE SCHOOLS · Ch. 38. HEALTH AND SAFETY · Art. A. GENERAL PROVISIONS

Statute text

(a)In this section, "e-cigarette" has the meaning assigned by Section 161.081, Health and Safety Code.

(b)The board of trustees of a school district shall:

(1)prohibit smoking or using e-cigarettes or tobacco products at a school-related or school-sanctioned activity on or off school property;

(2)prohibit students from possessing e-cigarettes or tobacco products at a school-related or school-sanctioned activity on or off school property; and

(3)ensure that school personnel enforce the policies on school property. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 1995. Amended by:

Legislative history

Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 181 (S.B. 97), Sec. 38, eff. October 1, 2015.