Relating to the sale of certain e-cigarettes in this state and a directory of e-cigarette manufacturers and their products; authorizing fees; authorizing administrative and civil penalties; creating a criminal offense.

SB 1698 prohibits the sale or marketing of e-cigarettes in Texas that feature banned elements like cartoon characters targeting minors, candy-like designs, celebrity images, or false nicotine claims. It requires all e-cigarette distributors to register with the comptroller and creates a state directory of manufacturers and products. Unregistered distributors face a Class B misdemeanor charge. The bill directly affects e-cigarette manufacturers, retailers, and distributors selling products matching the prohibited categories.