Texas Health and Safety Code §161.0815 prohibits sale, gift, or furnishing of tobacco, e-cigarette, or nicotine products to anyone under 21, with a narrow active-duty military exception. Corpus Christi retailers must verify ID under state and federal Tobacco 21 law.
In 2019 Texas raised the minimum age for tobacco and e-cigarette sales to 21, codified at Texas Health and Safety Code §161.0815, aligning with the federal Tobacco 21 law passed the same year. The rule covers cigarettes, cigars, smokeless tobacco, e-cigarettes, vape devices, and nicotine pouches. There is a limited exception for active-duty military members 18 and older with valid identification. Corpus Christi retailers must verify ID for any purchaser appearing under 30, train clerks, and post required signage. The Texas Comptroller and DSHS conduct underage compliance checks, and repeated violations can result in permit suspension.
Selling to a buyer under 21 can result in fines escalating per offense, retail permit suspension or revocation, and clerk-level criminal citations under state law.
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