89R10182 MCF-F     By: Cook S.B. No. 1313       A BILL TO BE ENTITLED   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:                (1)  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:                      (A)  depicts a cartoon-like fictional character   primarily aimed at entertaining minors;                      (B)  imitates or mimics the trademarks or visual   appearance of products primarily marketed to minors;                      (C)  includes a symbol primarily used to market   products to minors;                      (D)  includes an image of a celebrity; or                      (E)  includes an image resembling a food product,   such as candy or juice; or                (2)  uses decorative components, including signs,   graphics, animation, or dynamic lighting, in a manner that presents   the exterior of the retailer's premises with a visual appearance of   a nightclub or a game room as defined by Section 234.131, Local   Government Code.          (c)  An offense under this section is a Class B misdemeanor.          SECTION 3.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.