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Community groups urge city to preserve no-smoking ordinance after council change they say creates a loophole
Laredo community public health meeting · February 12, 2026
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Summary
Community advocates told the committee that a recent city-council modification removed the term 'bar' from the long-standing no-smoking ordinance and urged members to circulate advocacy letters asking the mayor and council to restore stronger protections.
Several community advocates told the meeting they are worried that a recent city-council change to Laredo's long-standing no-smoking ordinance will create a loophole that allows cigar lounges and similar venues to expand indoor smoking and potentially sell alcohol.
A community advocate noted the ordinance has…
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