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Mineral Wells council reviews possible ban on standalone vape, smoke and head shops; staff to seek public input
Summary
City staff presented a proposed amendment to Appendix B of the Mineral Wells Code of Ordinances that would prohibit new standalone vape, smoke and head shops; Planning & Zoning was split and staff will hold public hearings and run a community survey before formal ordinance drafting.
City staff introduced a proposed zoning amendment to Appendix B of the Mineral Wells Code of Ordinances that would prohibit stand‑alone vape shops, smoke shops and head shops within the city limits while grandfathering existing businesses.
The proposal was described at the council meeting as originating from a Planning & Zoning workshop. "We have SROs in our schools," City staff said, noting "a large uptick in the number of vape shop pens being seized within the schools." Staff said other Texas cities have taken proactive steps and presented options including a…
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