Section 145.0096 - Certain Advertising Prohibited(a) This section applies only to a business that:(1) is operated under a license or permit as a sexually oriented business issued in accordance with Section 243.007, Local Government Code; or(2) offers, as its primary business, a service or the sale, rental, or exhibition of a device or other item that is intended to provide sexual stimulation or sexual gratification to a customer.(a-1) A business to which this section applies may not use the word "tan" or "tanning" in a sign or any other form of advertising.(b) A person commits an offense if the person violates Subsection (a-1). Except as provided by Subsection (c), an offense under this subsection is a Class C misdemeanor.(c) If it is shown on the trial of an offense under Subsection (b) that the person has previously been convicted of an offense under that subsection, the offense is a Class A misdemeanor.Tex. Health and Safety Code § 145.0096
Amended by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 838,Sec. 3.014, eff. 9/1/2015.Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 684, Sec. 7, eff. 6/15/1995.