Texas Health and Safety Code

§ 161.081 — DEFINITIONS

HS § 161.081Title 2. HEALTH · Part H. PUBLIC HEALTH PROVISIONS · Ch. 161. PUBLIC HEALTH PROVISIONS · Art. H. DISTRIBUTION OF CIGARETTES, E-CIGARETTES, OR TOBACCO PRODUCTS

Statute text

View on source

In this subchapter:

(1)"Cigarette" has the meaning assigned by Section 154.001, Tax Code. (1-a) (A) "E-cigarette" means:

(i)an electronic cigarette or any other device that simulates smoking by using a mechanical heating element, battery, or electronic circuit to deliver nicotine or other substances to the individual inhaling from the device; or

(ii)a consumable liquid solution or other material aerosolized or vaporized during the use of an electronic cigarette or other device described by this subdivision, regardless of whether the liquid solution or material contains nicotine.

(B)The term "e-cigarette" does not include a prescription medical device, prescription medication, or other prescribed substance unrelated to the cessation of smoking.

(C)The term "e-cigarette" includes:

…

Legislative history

Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 181 (S.B. 97), Sec. 2, eff. October 1, 2015. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 500 (S.B. 21), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019. Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 994 (S.B. 248), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2021. Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1150 (S.B. 2024), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2025.