In Texas, 10,400 kids become daily smokers every year and one-third of them will die prematurely as a result. They get hooked young, with about 95% of smokers starting before age 21. We can reverse these trends by raising the tobacco sales age in Texas to 21. Right now, there is an effort underway to get this done during the next Texas legislative session.
As we gear up for session, the Texas Tobacco 21 coalition invites you to join us in Tyler on Monday, December 3rd to learn how raising the tobacco age will save lives and how you can help. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
Tobacco is still the number 1 preventable cause of death in Texas and the United States. Texas Tobacco 21 is a
Raising the tobacco sale age to 21 is an effective strategy to fight tobacco use and it’s gaining momentum nationwide. Six states have raised their tobacco sale ages to 21, along with at least 340 cities and counties across the country. As we push to do the same in Texas, we need your help. Please join us on December 3rd in Tyler to learn more.
Please RSVP to let us know you’re coming. For Texas Tobacco 21 updates, visit
Texas Tobacco 21 Coalition Steering Committee
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network
American Heart Association
American Lung Association
Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids
Texas Academy of Family Physicians
Texas Medical Association
Texas Pediatric Society
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (resource)