Sec. 161.089. PREEMPTION OF LOCAL LAW. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), this subchapter does not preempt a local regulation of the sale, distribution, or use of cigarettes or tobacco products or affect the authority of a political subdivision to adopt or enforce an ordinance or requirement relating to the sale, distribution, or use of cigarettes or tobacco products if the regulation, ordinance, or requirement:
(1) is compatible with and equal to or more stringent than a requirement prescribed by this subchapter; or
(2) relates to an issue that is not specifically addressed by this subchapter or Chapter 154 or 155, Tax Code.
(b) A political subdivision may not adopt or enforce an ordinance or requirement relating to the lawful age to sell, distribute, or use cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or tobacco products that is more stringent than a requirement prescribed by this subchapter.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 671, Sec. 1.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 500 (S.B. 21), Sec. 12, eff. September 1, 2019.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle H - Public Health Provisions
Chapter 161 - Public Health Provisions
Subchapter H. Distribution of Cigarettes, E-Cigarettes, or Tobacco Products
Section 161.0815. Nonapplicability
Section 161.0825. Use of Certain Electronically Readable Information
Section 161.084. Warning Notice
Section 161.085. Notification of Employees and Agents
Section 161.086. Vendor Assisted Sales Required; Vending Machines
Section 161.087. Distribution of Cigarettes, E-Cigarettes, or Tobacco Products
Section 161.0875. Sale of E-Cigarette Nicotine Containers
Section 161.088. Enforcement; Unannounced Inspections
Section 161.089. Preemption of Local Law
Section 161.090. Reports of Violation
Section 161.0901. Disciplinary Action Against Cigarette, E-Cigarette, and Tobacco Product Retailers