Texas lawmakers raise smoking age to 21

A press release from MD Anderson Cancer Center today applauded the efforts of Texas Lawmakers as they passed legislation that raises the minimum age for the purchase of all tobacco products to 21.

The press release states: 

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center applauds the Texas Legislature today for passing Senate Bill 21, which raises the minimum legal sale age for all tobacco products from 18 to 21. The policy, which will go into effect on September 1, 2019, is an important step toward protecting the health of future generations and reducing the burden of tobacco use in Texas.