SB680Introduced in the Senate
Tobacco products; modifying definition; providing exemption. Effective date.
Introduced by Lonnie Paxton, District 23
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Official description
Tobacco products; modifying definition; providing exemption. Effective date.
Where it stands
Becomes law without Governor's signature 04/01/2026
April 1, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House: THIRD READING · March 24, 2026
52
Yes
38
No
9
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Eddy Dempsey | 1 | Yes |
| Jim Olsen | 2 | No |
| Rick West | 3 | No |
| Bob Culver | 4 | No |
| Josh West | 5 | Yes |
| Rusty Cornwell | 6 | Yes |
| Steve Bashore | 7 | Yes |
| Tom Gann | 8 | No |
| Mark Lepak | 9 | Yes |
| Judd Strom | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading
Authored by Senator Paxton
Second Reading referred to Revenue and Taxation
Coauthored by Representative Caldwell (Trey) (principal House author)
Reported Do Pass Revenue and Taxation committee; CR filed
Placed on General Order
General Order, Considered
Measure passed: Ayes: 31 Nays: 14
Referred for engrossment
Engrossed to House
First Reading
Second Reading referred to Appropriations and Budget
Referred to Appropriations and Budget General Government Subcommittee
Recommendation to the full committee; Do Pass Appropriations and Budget General Government Subcommittee
CR; Do Pass Appropriations and Budget Committee
General Order
Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 52 Nays: 38
Signed, returned to Senate
Referred for enrollment
Enrolled, to House
Signed, returned to Senate
Sent to Governor
Becomes law without Governor's signature 04/01/2026
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