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Read. Follow. Verify.City Partnership with Texas State University for Tobacco Enforcement
Record date · May 12, 2026
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What This Bill Does
The City Council has ratified an agreement with Texas State University to fund police operations aimed at preventing the sale of tobacco and e-cigarette products to individuals under 21. The agreement includes an initial payment of $31,625 and authorizes total reimbursements to the police department of up to $100,000 through August 2026.
This agreement provides up to $100,000 in funding for the local police department to conduct enforcement operations regarding tobacco sales to minors through August 31, 2026.
Who It Affects
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City Police Department
The department receives up to $100,000 in funding to conduct specific tobacco enforcement operations.
Texas State University
The university is the funding entity for the interlocal cooperation contract.
Local tobacco retailers
Retailers are subject to the enforcement operations funded by this agreement.
Key Facts
- The City Council ratified an interlocal cooperation contract with Texas State University.
- The contract focuses on operations to discourage the sale of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and tobacco products to persons under 21.
- The city ratified the acceptance of an initial payment of $31,625.00 from Texas State University.
- The city authorized the acceptance of additional payments up to $62,500.00 through August 31, 2026.
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- The city authorized an amendment to increase the total accepted reimbursement amount to $100,000.00 through August 31, 2026.
- The funds are designated for use by the City Police Department.
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