89R2859 SRA-D     By: Lalani H.B. No. 746       A BILL TO BE ENTITLED   AN ACT   relating to an e-cigarette and tobacco use prevention and cessation   program established by the Department of State Health Services.          BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:          SECTION 1.  Subchapter D, Chapter 1001, Health and Safety   Code, is amended by adding Section 1001.090 to read as follows:          Sec. 1001.090.  E-CIGARETTE AND TOBACCO USE PREVENTION AND   CESSATION PROGRAM.  (a)  Using available resources, the department   shall develop and implement an e-cigarette and tobacco use   prevention and cessation program. The program must include:                (1)  a telephone hotline that provides counseling   regarding e-cigarette and tobacco cessation, using current best   practices; and                (2)  information about the program and other services   the department or commission provides that are available to women   who are pregnant or postpartum.          (b)  The department may enter into an agreement with a   nonprofit organization to implement this section.          (c)  The department shall prioritize and accept all eligible   applicants for the program described by Subsection (a) who are   pregnant or gave birth in the preceding year.          (d)  The executive commissioner may adopt rules necessary to   implement this section.          SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.