Texas Vape Law 2025: SB 2024 Bans China-Made Disposables, U.S. Brands Thrive
Effective September 1, 2025, Texas will enforce Senate Bill 2024 (SB 2024), banning the sale, distribution, and marketing of most disposable vapes and e-liquids linked to China and other foreign adversaries. This major legislative shift reshapes the market and favors disposable vapes made in the USA, such as Fifty Bar, which uses 100% U.S.-manufactured e-liquid.
What Is SB 2024?
SB 2024 prohibits any e-cigarette product—including e-liquids, pods, disposables, and nicotine analogs—that is either wholly or partially manufactured in, or marketed as being manufactured in:
- China
- Cuba
- Iran
- North Korea
- Russia
This legislation overrides even FDA-authorized PMTA products if their e-liquid is sourced from any banned country.
Definition of “E-Cigarette Products” Under SB 2024
The bill applies to any liquid or material vaporized during the use of an electronic cigarette device, including:
- Nicotine-containing e-liquids
- Synthetic nicotine
- Nicotine analogs
- Nicotine-free or CBD/THC-free vapor liquids
What's Banned vs. What's Allowed
🚫 Banned (If the e-liquid is China-made or adversary-sourced)
- Disposable vapes
- Closed-system devices with prefilled pods
- Synthetic or tobacco-derived nicotine ENDS
- Vapor products with nicotine analogs
✅ Allowed Under SB 2024
- Disposable vapes filled with U.S.-made e-liquid (e.g., Fifty Bar)
- Open-system vape devices sold empty
- Bottled e-liquid manufactured in the USA
- Tobacco-derived, synthetic, and analog nicotine pouches
Why U.S.-Made Disposables Like Fifty Bar Matter
Brands like Fifty Bar are ahead of the curve, offering:
- 100% U.S.-manufactured e-liquid
- Compliance with SB 2024 and PMTA standards
- Premium flavors with transparent sourcing
This positions Fifty Bar and other American-made vape products as top options for Texas retailers looking to stay compliant post-SB 2024.
What Retailers and Distributors Must Do
To avoid penalties or enforcement action, Texas retailers and wholesalers should:
- Discontinue all China-sourced e-liquids and devices
- Verify e-liquid origin and manufacturing claims
- Partner with compliant brands like Fifty Bar
