Texas House Bill Would Ban Vaping at Colleges
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A bill introduced in the Texas House of Representatives would ban the use of all tobacco and vaping products at colleges and universities in the state of Texas by Aug. 1, 2024.
Rep. Suleman Lalani has introduced H.B. 3124, requiring “each institution of higher education shall adopt a policy prohibiting the use” of tobacco products and e-cigarettes by Aug. 1, 2024, according to Charlie Minato of Halfwheel.
The bill received a public hearing Monday in the Texas House’s Higher Education Committee. It currently does not appear to have any additional sponsors.
The five largest universities in the state all have some sort of tobacco-free policy on campus though some—Texas A&M and UT Arlington—are stricter than others like the University of Houston.