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      S.B. No. 1313         AN ACT   relating to prohibited signs, logos, and designs in advertising or   marketing cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or other tobacco products;   creating a criminal offense.          BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:          SECTION 1.  The heading to Subchapter K, Chapter 161, Health   and Safety Code, is amended to read as follows:   SUBCHAPTER K.  PROHIBITION OF CERTAIN CIGARETTE ,   E-CIGARETTE, OR TOBACCO PRODUCT ADVERTISING; FEE          SECTION 2.  Subchapter K, Chapter 161, Health and Safety   Code, is amended by adding Section 161.124 to read as follows:           Sec.   161.124.     PROHIBITED IMAGES AND SIGNAGE; CRIMINAL   OFFENSE.   (a)     In this section, "e-cigarette" and "retailer" have   the meanings assigned by Section 161.081.           (b)     A retailer commits an offense if the retailer uses in   any manner related to the retailer's marketing, advertising, or   sale of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or tobacco products a sign, logo,   or other design mark that:                 (1)     depicts a cartoon-like fictional character   primarily aimed at entertaining minors;                 (2)     imitates or mimics the trademarks or visual   appearance of products primarily marketed to minors;                 (3)     includes a symbol primarily used to market   products to minors;                 (4)  includes an image of a celebrity; or                 (5)     includes an image resembling a food product, such   as candy or juice.           (c)  An offense under this section is a Class B misdemeanor.          SECTION 3.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.               ______________________________ ______________________________      President of the Senate Speaker of the House                 I hereby certify that S.B. No. 1313 passed the Senate on   April 10, 2025, by the following vote:  Yeas 25, Nays 5.       ______________________________   Secretary of the Senate                I hereby certify that S.B. No. 1313 passed the House on   May 28, 2025, by the following vote:  Yeas 119, Nays 22, two   present not voting.       ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House            Approved:     ______________________________                Date       ______________________________              Governor