Texas Penal Code Chapter 48 outlines various criminal offenses related to public health and safety. The statutes strictly regulate the use of tobacco and e-cigarettes in shared spaces, while also prohibiting the commercial sale of human organs, fetal tissue, and certain investigational stem cells. Additionally, the text defines the legal boundaries of public camping, requiring official consent for temporary shelters and establishing protocols for peace officers to assist those without housing. While the law sets specific penalties and misdemeanors for violations, it also provides legal defenses and exceptions for authorized medical, research, or theatrical activities. Through these combined measu ...