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Texarkana, TX Business Licensing & Operations: Tobacco Retail License (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Self-service vape sales
Prohibited
Open/reachable display cases
Prohibited
Sale to minors
Also banned, same section
Max fine
$200.00 per offense
Adult-only exemption
Stores barring under-18 customers

Summary

Texarkana bars self-service vape displays and requires vendor-assisted sales for e-cigarettes and liquid nicotine at retail.

A retailer or other person may not: a. Offer e-cigarettes or liquid nicotine for sale in a manner that permits a customer direct access to the e-cigarettes or liquid nicotine; b. Offer for sale, or display for sale, e-cigarettes or liquid nicotine by means of self-service merchandising; or c. Install or maintain an open display unit containing e-cigarettes or liquid nicotine.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 27).

Full Breakdown

City Code Sec. 28-42(c) makes it unlawful for a retailer to let customers grab e-cigarettes or liquid nicotine directly off a shelf, to sell or display them via self-service merchandising, or to keep an open display case that customers can reach. Retailers must use vendor-assisted sales instead, unless the store excludes everyone under 18 or the display sits somewhere customers cannot access. The same section also bans selling or giving e-cigarettes, liquid nicotine, or samples to anyone under 18. Violations are a Class C misdemeanor in municipal court.

Violations & Fines

Misdemeanor, fined not more than $200.00 per violation (municipal court).

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a Texarkana vape shop use open, self-serve shelving?
No. Sec. 28-42(c) bars self-service merchandising and open display units for e-cigarettes and liquid nicotine unless the store excludes minors entirely or the display is inaccessible to customers.
What's the penalty for violating the display rule?
A misdemeanor conviction in Texarkana municipal court, fined not more than $200.00.

Sources & Official References

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