Texas law banning marketing, sale of certain e-cigarette products takes effect
September 08, 2025 by thedailytexan.com
Texas law banning marketing, sale of certain e-cigarette products takes effect
Texas now prohibits the marketing and sale of most disposable e-cigarette products, including THC vapes, under Senate Bill 2024, effective from Sept. 1. The law targets products designed to appeal to minors and those produced in certain countries. Despite concerns about impacting businesses like The Glassmith, some individuals like Andrés Valdez rely on THC and vapes for medical reasons. Critics, including Tyler Varisco, question the ban's effectiveness in managing substance use. Meanwhile, students like Matthew Handojo highlight the potential risks of obtaining vapes from unregulated sources.
14.10% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 39.8 million current smokers in United States 17.10% of men are current smokers but only 11.10% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR
