Texas HB484 allows public institutions of higher education to prohibit cigarette, e-cigarette, and tobacco product use on campus.

Texas HB484 amends the Education Code to allow public institutions of higher education to adopt policies prohibiting the use of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and tobacco products on campus grounds and in campus buildings. The bill defines "cigarette," "e-cigarette," "institution of higher education," and "tobacco product" based on existing statutes. The act takes effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in both legislative houses; otherwise, it takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB484 allows public institutions of higher education to prohibit cigarette, e-cigarette, and tobacco product use on campus.

Texas HB484 amends the Education Code to allow public institutions of higher education to adopt policies prohibiting the use of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and tobacco products on campus grounds and in campus buildings. The bill defines "cigarette," "e-cigarette," "institution of higher education," and "tobacco product" based on existing statutes. The act takes effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in both legislative houses; otherwise, it takes effect September 1, 2025.