Senators Propose Raising Minimum Tobacco Purchasing Age to 19 in Texas
A bill that would raise the minimum age to purchase tobacco in the state of Texas from 18 to 19 is currently in the Texas…
Irving, Texas Finally Passes Smoking Ban
After months of postponed votes, Irving, Texas finally voted on a smoking ban. The outcome? Most likely not what either side wanted. The Irving City…
Expanded El Paso Smoking Ban Coming Jan. 1
On Jan. 1, smoking at El Paso’s parks, sports stadiums and bus stops will be no more. It’s part of a three-part law known as…
Wichita County, Texas Plans Expanded Smoking Ban
Earlier this year, Wichita Falls, Texas passed a smoking ban that restricted smoking in almost all businesses; now, the ban could be coming to the…
Weekly News (Dec. 22, 2014)
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Texas Will Once Again Consider a Statewide Smoking Ban
For the fifth year in a row, a smoking ban bill has been introduced into the Texas State Senate, as State Senator Rodney Ellis, a…
Irving, Texas Smoking Ban Vote Delayed Until January (Update)
The Dallas suburb of Irving will once again try to expand its smoking ban to include all restaurants, parks and game halls. It’s the latest…
Dallas Eyes Park Smoking Ban
Smoking in public parks and golf courses in Dallas, Texas may soon become a thing of the past. Yesterday, the city’s Park and Recreation Board agreed…
Bedford, Texas Bans Smoking in Restaurants
As of Jan. 1, 2015, smoking in restaurants in the Fort Worth suburb of Bedford will be no more. The Bedford City Council passed a…
Lubbock, Texas Smoking Ban Tabled
At least four members of the seven-person Lubbock City Council would have voted against a proposed smoking. Instead of actually taking up the matter, the…
Terrell, Texas Moving Forward With Smoking Ban
A proposed smoking ban covering restaurants and parks in Terrell, Texas is moving full steam ahead towards a vote next month. City Manager Tony Edwards…
