Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB3772

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 

Caption

Relating to the sale of certain e-cigarettes in this state and a directory of e-cigarette manufacturers and their products; authorizing fees; authorizing administrative and civil penalties; creating a criminal offense.

Impact

This bill is designed to enhance public health measures by controlling the availability of e-cigarettes, particularly those containing nicotine. It establishes compliance requirements for manufacturers, including the submission of certification forms and payment of a $2,500 fee per product. The comptroller will maintain an updated directory, which is intended to simplify oversight and enforcement of the sale of e-cigarettes, potentially leading to a decrease in unregulated products entering the state market. The intended outcome is to protect consumers and reduce health risks associated with vaping products.

Summary

House Bill 3772 aims to regulate the sale of certain e-cigarettes within the state of Texas by establishing a directory of e-cigarette manufacturers and their products. The bill mandates that e-cigarette manufacturers must submit annual certifications verifying compliance with both state regulations and federal standards as set by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The legislation clearly states that only products included in this directory may be sold at retail, impacting the current marketplace significantly by restricting sales to approved items only.

Contention

Notable points of contention surrounding HB 3772 include concerns about economic implications for e-cigarette retailers and manufacturers who may face penalties for non-compliance. The bill introduces strict administrative and civil penalties, leading to potential financial repercussions for violations of certification processes. Additionally, a criminal offense is established for manufacturers that falsely represent information on their certification forms, classifying such acts as Class B misdemeanors. This strong regulatory stance could encounter significant pushback from industry stakeholders who argue that such stringent regulations may hinder market availability and innovation.

Companion Bills

TX SB1698

Identical Relating to the sale of certain e-cigarettes in this state and a directory of e-cigarette manufacturers and their products; authorizing fees; authorizing administrative and civil penalties; creating a criminal offense.

Previously Filed As

TX SB1698

Relating to the sale of certain e-cigarettes in this state and a directory of e-cigarette manufacturers and their products; authorizing fees; authorizing administrative and civil penalties; creating a criminal offense.

TX HB2094

Authorizing the sale of electronic cigarettes in cigarette vending machines.

TX SB2850

Cigarettes and vape products; require Commissioner of Revenue to establish separate directories to regulate sales of.

TX HB916

Cigarettes and vape products; require Commissioner of Revenue to establish separate directories to regulate sale of.

TX SB1313

Relating to prohibited signs, logos, and designs in advertising or marketing cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or other tobacco products; creating a criminal offense.

TX SB130

Creating E-cigarette and E-cigarette Liquid Directory

TX SB93

Creating E-cigarette and E-cigarette Liquid Directory

TX SB1182

Relating to the sale or transfer of flavored cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and tobacco products and to certain cigarette or tobacco product advertising.

TX SB355

Regulating the manufacture, wholesale and distribution of electronic cigarettes in this state and establishing licensure of electronic cigarette manufacturers.

TX HB0132

AN ACT relating to nicotine products; requiring manufacturers of nicotine products to obtain a license; requiring manufacturers of electronic cigarettes and vapor material to file certifications as specified; placing restrictions on the sale and advertising of electronic cigarettes and vapor material; requiring the department of revenue to publish a directory of electronic cigarettes and vapor material offered for sale in Wyoming by licensed nicotine product manufacturers; prohibiting the sale of nicotine products not included in the directory; requiring biannual inspections of retailers, distributors and wholesalers of electronic cigarettes and vapor material; providing penalties; providing definitions; providing rulemaking; making conforming amendments; and providing for an effective date.

Similar Bills

WV SB130

Creating E-cigarette and E-cigarette Liquid Directory

WV SB93

Creating E-cigarette and E-cigarette Liquid Directory

TX SB1698

Relating to the sale of certain e-cigarettes in this state and a directory of e-cigarette manufacturers and their products; authorizing fees; authorizing administrative and civil penalties; creating a criminal offense.

KS SB355

Regulating the manufacture, wholesale and distribution of electronic cigarettes in this state and establishing licensure of electronic cigarette manufacturers.

UT HB0265

Non-nicotine Inhalation Product Amendments

UT SB0186

Tobacco and Electronic Cigarette Amendments

UT SB0210

Nicotine Amendments

MS HB916

Cigarettes and vape products; require Commissioner of Revenue to establish separate directories to regulate sale of.