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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 75(R)

HOUSE BILL 1427  

HOUSE AUTHOR: Hightower

EFFECTIVE: 09-01-97         

SENATE SPONSOR: Whitmire

House Bill 1427 amends the Government Code to require the Texas Board of Criminal Justice to permit the use of tobacco products by Texas Department of Criminal Justice employees at certain designated locations. The locations must be at a sufficient distance from work sites to ensure that the physical comfort or safety of any employee or inmate is not negatively affected.