Texas Vape Ban Targets In State Sales But Online Sales Still Legal A new Texas law that bans the sale of TC infused vapes took effect on Monday. Although the law does not ban the possession of TC vape pens, retailers who sell them could Texas vape ban empties shelves at local smoke shops What is the new Texas vape ban? Partner Lisa Herrick breaks down the 4 illegal categories of vapes in this video. Texas just banned a huge chunk of vapes from mint flavors to devices made in China., Shops are tossing inventory into the trash, customers are walking out empty handed, and fines run as high as $4