June 10, 2019 by Marlee McCormick

Governor Signs Law To Raise Smoking Age

(Austin, TX) — The legal smoking age in Texas is being raised from 18 to 21.

Governor Greg Abbott signed a bill Friday night making it illegal for anybody under the age of 21 to buy or use any tobacco product, including e-cigarettes. The legislation exempts military members with an active ID. They can still purchase tobacco at 18.

The law goes into effect in September.