HB 582 — Creation of the criminal offense of possessing a burning
This bill covers creation of the criminal offense of possessing a burning tobacco product or smoking tobacco inside or on the grounds of state buildings containing state offices.
This bill covers creation of the criminal offense of possessing a burning tobacco product or smoking tobacco inside or on the grounds of state buildings containing state offices.
Author: Lalani. Filed: 11/09/2026 (H Filed). Caption: “Relating to creation of the criminal offense of possessing a burning tobacco product or smoking tobacco inside or on the grounds of state buildings containing state offices.”
Subjects: Public Lands, Buildings & Resources (I0630), State Agencies, Boards & Commissions (I0749), Tobacco Products (I0818). Council document: see the Legislature history page.
Full bill text (Introduced)
Official text from the Texas Legislature. Bill history for HB 582 · Bill text (HTML).
Sources: Texas Legislature, Today's Filed Bills in the House (11/09/2026), HB 582; 90th Legislature BillLookup history and Introduced bill text.