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Bexar County (Texas)

San Antonio Bans Park Smoking

Next month, smoking will be banned in San Antonio’s parks and the famous River Walk. The city has announced that effective June 1, smoking and…

Kirby, Texas Raises Tobacco Purchasing Age to 21

In October 2018, San Antonio became the first city in Texas to raise the minimum age to purchase tobacco products to 21-years-old. On Thursday, one…

Trade Groups Challenge San Antonio’s Tobacco Purchase Age Increase

A trio of retail trade groups have filed a lawsuit challenging the recent increase in the minimum age to purchase tobacco products in San Antonio,…

San Antonio, Texas Raises Tobacco Purchasing Age to 21 Today

In mid-January, the San Antonio City Council approved an ordinance raising the minimum age to purchase tobacco products from 18- to 21-years-old, making it the…

San Antonio, Texas Raises Tobacco Purchase Age to 21

The Tobacco 21 movement has officially come to the Lone Star State, as San Antonio has become the first city in Texas to pass an…

Smoking Ban Grows in San Antonio, Texas

The smoking ban in San Antonio, Texas grew a bit this week, as the city council voted on Thursday to extend it into three high-traffic…

Alamo Heights, Texas Looking at Indoor Smoking Ban

The city of Alamo Heights, Texas will soon be looking at implementing an indoor smoking ban for businesses within its borders, and the city’s mayor would…