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HB 900 86-0 (2019) Author: Israel, Celia | et. al. Relating to the act of smoking tobacco in a vehicle with a child present; authorizing an additional fine for certain criminal offenses. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1279 85-0 (2017) Author: Shaheen, Matt Relating to the authority of a county or municipality to adopt or enforce a smoking ban on the premises of certain businesses. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 1348 85-0 (2017) Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al. Relating to the authority of a county or municipality to adopt or enforce a smoking ban on the premises of certain businesses. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3120 85-0 (2017) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to increasing awareness of the dangers of exposing children to secondhand smoke. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 81 84-0 (2015) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to regulation of the sale, distribution, possession, use, and advertising of nicotine products and cigarettes; authorizing a fee; creating offenses. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 461 84-0 (2015) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to the creation of an offense for smoking tobacco in a passenger vehicle with a child present. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 87 84-0 (2015) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the elimination of smoking in certain workplaces and public places; providing penalties. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 96 84-0 (2015) Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Sponsor: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to a prohibition on the use and possession of e-cigarettes on school property or at school-related or school-sanctioned activities. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1537 84-0 (2015) Author: Burton, Konni Relating to the authority of a county or municipality to enforce a smoking ban on the premises of certain businesses. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 400 83-0 (2013) Author: Crownover, Myra | et. al. Relating to the elimination of smoking in certain workplaces and public places; providing penalties. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 2032 83-0 (2013) Author: Collier, Nicole Relating to the authority of the board of hospital managers of the Tarrant County Hospital District to adopt and implement a tobacco-related preventable disease policy. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2453 83-0 (2013) Author: Zerwas, John Relating to imposing a fee on the sale of cigarettes and cigarette tobacco products manufactured by certain companies; providing penalties. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
SB 86 83-0 (2013) Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al. Relating to the elimination of smoking in certain workplaces and public places; providing penalties. Senate: Health & Human Services Co-author authorized
SB 954 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, Wendy Relating to the authority of the board of hospital managers of the Tarrant County Hospital District to adopt and implement a tobacco-related preventable disease policy. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Left pending in committee
SB 1136 83-0 (2013) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to imposing a fee on the sale of cigarettes and cigarette tobacco products manufactured by certain companies; providing penalties. Senate: Finance Reported from s/c favorably with substitute
HB 670 82-0 (2011) Author: Crownover, Myra | et. al. Relating to the elimination of smoking in certain workplaces and public places; providing penalties. House: Public Health Postponed
SB 355 82-0 (2011) Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al. Relating to the elimination of smoking in certain workplaces and public places; providing penalties. Senate: Health & Human Services Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1783 82-0 (2011) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to a warning notice posted outside of certain buildings that permit smoking; providing a penalty. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 46 82-1 (2011) Author: Crownover, Myra Relating to reducing state Medicaid and other health care costs by prohibiting smoking in certain public places; providing penalties. House: Appropriations Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
HB 5 81-0 (2009) Author: Crownover, Myra | et. al. Relating to the elimination of smoking in all workplaces and public places; providing penalties. House: State Affairs Reported favorably as substituted
HB 3415 81-0 (2009) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the regulation of smoking in eating and drinking places in certain areas of the state; providing penalties. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
SB 544 81-0 (2009) Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al. Relating to the elimination of smoking in certain workplaces and public places; providing penalties. Senate: Health & Human Services Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 2327 81-0 (2009) Author: Hegar, Glenn Relating to a prohibition on the possession or smoking of a burning tobacco product in certain motor vehicles in which a person younger than 16 is present; providing a penalty. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 9 80-0 (2007) Author: Crownover, Myra | et. al.
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the elimination of smoking in certain workplaces and public places; providing penalties. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on intent calendar
SB 368 80-0 (2007) Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al. Relating to the elimination of smoking in all workplaces and public places; providing penalties. Senate: Health & Human Services Left pending in committee
HB 88 78-0 (2003) Author: McClendon, Ruth Relating to coverage for certain prescriptions to stop smoking under the Texas Employees Group Benefits Act. House: Pensions & Investments Placed on General State Calendar
HB 290 77-0 (2001) Author: Maxey, Glen Relating to smoking in certain food and beverage service establishments; providing penalties. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 1042 77-0 (2001) Author: Hodge, Terri | et. al. Relating to the use of tobacco products on property owned, used, or controlled by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. House: Corrections Left pending in committee
HB 1126 77-0 (2001) Author: Rangel, Irma
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the discarding of burning materials; providing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 222 75-0 (1997) Author: Delisi, Dianne | et. al. Relating to prohibiting smoking in state facilities and vehicles. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 484 75-0 (1997) Author: Lewis, Ron Relating to smoke-free dwellings in certain multiunit complexes. House: Business & Industry Posting rule suspended
HCR 286 75-0 (1997) Author: Hirschi, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Encouraging the Texas Department of Health to develop and institute education and smoking cessation programs. House: Public Health Signed by the Governor
SB 64 75-0 (1997) Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.
Sponsor: Greenberg, Sherri
Relating to minimum standards for smoking in certain public places or at certain public meetings; creating an offense and providing penalties. House: State Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 241 74-0 (1995) Author: Romo, Sylvia Relating to minimum standards for smoking in public places or at public meetings; providing penalties. House: State Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 486 74-0 (1995) Author: Lewis, Ron Relating to smoke-free dwellings in certain multiunit complexes. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry
HB 502 74-0 (1995) Author: Averitt, Kip Relating to prohibiting possession and smoking of tobacco by inmates; providing a penalty. House: Corrections Referred to subcommittee
HB 737 74-0 (1995) Author: Delisi, Dianne | et. al. Relating to prohibiting smoking in state facilities and vehicles. House: State Affairs Coauthor Authorized
HB 935 74-0 (1995) Author: Romo, Sylvia | et. al. Relating to smoking and the use of other tobacco products at school activities and on school property. House: State Affairs Withdrawn from schedule
HB 1056 74-0 (1995) Author: Janek, Kyle
Sponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Relating to prohibiting smoking and the provision of tobacco products in county jails and other county correctional facilities; providing a penalty. House: County Affairs
Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee
HB 1759 74-0 (1995) Author: Delisi, Dianne Relating to the use or possession of tobacco products by inmates and employees of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and visitors to the department. House: Corrections Referred to Corrections
HB 2850 74-0 (1995) Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Sponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the regulation of the indoor air quality of certain school district buildings. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/95
HB 2973 74-0 (1995) Author: Seidlits, Jr., Curtis Relating to smoking in public places and places of employment; providing criminal penalties. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 65 74-0 (1995) Author: Moncrief, Mike Relating to minimum standards for smoking in certain public places or at certain public meetings; creating an offense and providing penalties. House: State Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to subcommittee
SB 860 74-0 (1995) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to prohibiting the provision of tobacco products in county jails and other county correctional facilities; providing a penalty. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1237 74-0 (1995) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Sponsor: Seidlits, Jr., Curtis
Relating to smoking in public places and places of employment; providing criminal penalties. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 316 73-0 (1993) Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al. Relating to the regulation of indoor air quality; providing civil penalties. House: Public Health Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 561 73-0 (1993) Author: Martin, Mike | et. al. Relating to minimum standards for smoking in public places or at public meetings; providing penalties. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1127 73-0 (1993) Author: Stiles, Mark
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the authority of a commissioners court to regulate or prohibit smoking in county facilities or other county public places; providing a penalty. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on intent calendar
HB 2693 73-0 (1993) Author: Hirschi, John Relating to a cause of action by the state or unit of government against the manufacturer of a tobacco product under certain circumstances and providing that certain defenses shall not be applicable. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 2755 73-0 (1993) Author: Hirschi, John | et. al. Relating to public health initiatives to reduce the incidence of morbidity and mortality from the use of tobacco products; creating offenses and providing penalties. House: State Affairs Coauthor Authorized
SB 31 73-0 (1993) Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al. Relating to minimum standards for smoking in certain public places or at certain public meetings; creating an offense and providing penalties. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 414 73-0 (1993) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to minimum standards for smoking in public places or at public meetings; providing penalties. Senate: State Affairs No action taken in committee
SB 837 73-0 (1993) Author: Luna, Gregory Relating to the regulation of smoking in cells housing inmates of the institutional division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, certain public areas in the institutional division, and vehicles transporting inmates of the institutional division. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1180 73-0 (1993) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the regulation of indoor air quality. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Withdrawn from calendar
SB 1247 73-0 (1993) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to public health initiatives to reduce the incidence of morbidity and mortality from the use of tobacco products; creating offenses and providing penalties. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 276 72-0 (1991) Author: Wilson, Ron | et. al. Relating to smoking in public places or at public meetings; providing penalties. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 2275 72-0 (1991) Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to indoor air quality; providing a civil penalty. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on intent calendar
HB 2393 72-0 (1991) Author: Hirschi, John | et. al. Relating to minimum standards for smoking in certain public places or at certain public meetings; providing penalties. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
SB 931 72-0 (1991) Author: Brooks, Chet Relating to minimum standards for smoking in public places or at public meetings; providing penalties. Senate: Health & Human Services Reported favorably with substitute
SB 1150 72-0 (1991) Author: Brooks, Chet
Sponsor: Hirschi, John
Relating to minimum standards for smoking in certain public places or at certain public meetings; providing penalties. House: State Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Services
1st Printing sent to Calendars
SB 1405 72-0 (1991) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to indoor air quality; providing a civil penalty. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 112 72-1 (1991) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to indoor air quality. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
SB 56 72-1 (1991) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to indoor air quality; providing a civil penalty. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 76 72-2 (1991) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to indoor air quality. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 458 71-0 (1989) Author: Smith, Terral | et. al. Relating to smoking in public places or at public meetings; providing penalties. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 2076 71-0 (1989) Author: Criss, Lloyd | et. al. Relating to indoor air quality; providing penalties. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
SB 35 71-0 (1989) Author: Uribe, Hector
Sponsor: Criss, Lloyd
Relating to indoor air quality; providing penalties. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 120 71-0 (1989) Author: Brooks, Chet | et. al. Relating to smoking in public places or at public meetings; providing penalties. House: State Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Services
Pending in committee
HB 33 71-1 (1989) Author: Criss, Lloyd Relating to indoor air quality; providing a civil penalty. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
SB 9 71-1 (1989) Author: Uribe, Hector Relating to indoor air quality; providing a civil penalty. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
HB 10 71-2 (1989) Author: Criss, Lloyd Relating to indoor air quality; providing a civil penalty. House: Public Health Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
SB 11 71-2 (1989) Author: Uribe, Hector Relating to indoor air quality; providing a civil penalty. Senate: Health & Human Services Reported favorably w/amendments
HB 31 71-3 (1990) Author: Criss, Lloyd Relating to indoor air quality; providing a civil penalty. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 138 71-4 (1990) Author: Linebarger, Libby Relating to indoor air quality; providing a civil penalty. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 118 71-5 (1990) Author: Linebarger, Libby Relating to indoor air quality; providing a civil penalty. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 50 71-6 (1990) Author: Linebarger, Libby Relating to indoor air quality; providing a civil penalty. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 334 70-0 (1987) Author: Barton, Erwin Relating to smoking in public places or at public meetings; providing penalties. House: State Affairs Coauthor authorized
HB 858 70-0 (1987) Author: McWilliams, Jim
Sponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to prohibiting students from smoking or using tobacco products. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
SB 57 70-0 (1987) Author: Krier, Cynthia Relating to the offense of possession of a burning tobacco product or smoking tobacco in certain public places. House: State Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Pending in committee
SB 165 70-0 (1987) Author: Brooks, Chet Relating to smoking in public places or at public meetings; providing penalties. House: State Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Services
Pending in committee
HB 3 69-0 (1985) Author: Barton, Erwin Relating to the designation of smoking areas in public places and at public meetings and the creation of the offense of smoking or possessing burning tobacco in a public place or at a public meeting. House: Public Health Placed on General State Calendar
HCR 4 69-0 (1985) Author: Barton, Erwin
Sponsor: Brooks, Chet
Expressing support of the goal of a smokeless teenage society by the year 2000. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Resources
Signed by the Governor
SB 50 69-0 (1985) Author: Brooks, Chet Relating to the designation of smoking areas in public places and at public meetings and the creation of the offense of smoking or possessing burning tobacco in a public place or at a public meeting in an area not designed as a smoking area. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 219 66-0 (1979) Author: Lalor, Lance Relating to the prohibition of possession of burning tobacco products or smoking tobacco in certain public places. House: Health Services Reported from subcommittee with substitute
HB 1497 66-0 (1979) Author: Lauhoff, Herman E. Relating to the requirement that restaurants reserve dining area space for persons who do not smoke tobacco. House: Business & Industry Referred to Committee on Business and Industry
SB 1043 66-0 (1979) Author: Ogg, Jack
Sponsor: Ezzell, Michael H.
Relating to the prohibition of possession of burning tobacco products or smoking tobacco in certain public places. House: Health Services
Senate: Jurisprudence
Scheduled for future calendar placement
SB 1044 66-0 (1979) Author: Ogg, Jack
Sponsor: Ezzell, Michael H.
Relating to the offense of possession of a burning tobacco product or smoking of tobacco and to the places in which these acts are prohibited; relating to the notice required to be displayed and to facilities for extinguishment in such places. House: Health Services
Senate: Jurisprudence
Scheduled for future calendar placement
SB 1045 66-0 (1979) Author: Ogg, Jack Relating to the prohibition of possession of burning tobacco products or smoking tobacco in certain public places. Senate: Jurisprudence Motion withdrawn
HB 1818 65-0 (1977) Author: Lalor, Lance Relating to the prohibition of possession of burning tobacco products or smoking tobacco in certain places. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
HR 105 65-0 (1977) Author: Jackson, Lee Relating to requesting the Committee on House Administration to designate a restricted smoking area for members' seating in the 66th Legislature. House: House Administration
SB 740 65-0 (1977) Author: Ogg, Jack Relating to the places in which the possession of burning tobacco products or the smoking of tobacco is prohibited; relating to the notice required to be displayed in such places. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 183 64-0 (1975) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to prohibiting the smoking of tobacco in certain public places; providing penalties. House: Health & Welfare Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 484 64-0 (1975) Author: Olson, Jr., Lyndon Relating to prohibiting the smoking of tobacco in certain public places; providing penalties. House: Health & Welfare Referred to Committee on Health and Welfare
HB 1067 64-0 (1975) Author: Lauhoff, Herman E. Relating to prohibiting the possession of burning tobacco products or the smoking of tobacco in certain public places. House: Health & Welfare Referred to Committee on Health and Welfare
SB 59 64-0 (1975) Author: Ogg, Jack
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to prohibiting the possession of burning tobacco products or the smoking of tobacco in certain public places except in designated areas; relating to display of notices that smoking is prohibited; requiring facilities for extinguishing of smoking materials in such places; providing penalties and providing certain defenses. House: Health & Welfare
Senate: Jurisprudence
90 day bill
HB 401 35-0 (1917) Author: Boner, Charles Wilbur | et. al. Relating to prohibiting the giving away or sale of cigarettes; prohibiting public exhibition of certain notices and signs referring to cigarettes and prohibiting the smoking of cigarettes in certain public places; fixing an occupation tax on dealers of cigarettes.


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