Texas HB5330 amends the definition of tobacco product for tax purposes.

Texas HB5330 modifies the definition of "tobacco product" under the Tax Code to include cigars, smoking tobacco, chewing tobacco, snuff, and products containing nicotine or synthetic nicotine intended for human consumption, excluding cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and FDA-approved nicotine treatment products. The bill also includes products without tobacco leaf that contain nicotine and are intended for oral consumption. The changes do not affect tax liability accruing before the effective date, which is September 1, 2025.

Texas HB5330 amends the definition of tobacco product for tax purposes.

Texas HB5330 modifies the definition of "tobacco product" under the Tax Code to include cigars, smoking tobacco, chewing tobacco, snuff, and products containing nicotine or synthetic nicotine intended for human consumption, excluding cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and FDA-approved nicotine treatment products. The bill also includes products without tobacco leaf that contain nicotine and are intended for oral consumption. The changes do not affect tax liability accruing before the effective date, which is September 1, 2025.