Ordinances in Texas

Many communities in Texas have already taken action to protect their residents from secondhand smoke exposure by banning or restricting smoking in public places. The Texas Department of State Health Services has gathered information about existing smoking ordinances in cities across Texas in the Texas Smoke-Free Ordinance Database.

The database describes all known Texas municipal ordinances designed to restrict exposure to secondhand smoke. It enables you to create fast, easy reports on the cities with the best (or worst) secondhand smoke protection in Texas. You can also find short summaries for ordinances in cities all over Texas through this site.