Tobacco Prevention and Control Program - Texas Public Health Region 6/5 South
Tobacco Prevention and Control Program
5425 Polk St.
Suite 440
Houston, TX 77023
713-767-3483

Purpose
The purpose of the Tobacco Prevention and Control Program is to reduce the toll of tobacco on the health, safety, and well-being of Texans.
Goals
- To keep young Texans from ever starting tobacco use.
- Supporting enforcement of tobacco laws.
- Helping more Texans to quit smoking and stay smoke-free.
- Eliminating exposure to secondhand smoke.
- Reducing tobacco use among high-risk populations.
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Developing and maintaining statewide capacity to support all of the above
Activities
- Technical assistance and training to community organizations, schools, worksites, health professionals, and law enforcement agencies on tobacco use, prevention, and cessation.
- A clearinghouse of information on tobacco use prevention issues.
- Support Tobacco Prevention and Control Coalitions to prevent and reduce the harmful use of tobacco products in communities.
Free Information
- Brochures and literature on various tobacco topics including cessation, secondhand smoke, smokeless tobacco, cigars, youth, worksite policy development, and school resources.
- Quarterly Tobacco Information and Health Bulletin.
- Tobacco prevention ordinances and laws.
- Current research information and statistics.
Promote Comprehensive Tobacco Prevention and Control Initiative through the following vehicles:
- School programs
- Community Programs
- Coalitions
- Cessation
- Enforcement
- Youth Programs
Help to foster a community environment that promotes tobacco prevention and control:
- Identify and enlist community partners
- Participate in and support local coalitions
- Promote and support tobacco prevention and control policies, ordinances, and regulations
- Promote tobacco prevention specific initiatives and observations such as Red Ribbon Week, Great American Smokeout, Kick Butts Day, and World No Tobacco Day
- Assess overall initiative for effectiveness through evaluation
- Set an example for the community
Toll-free number for those who wish to request tobacco information or to report illegal tobacco sales to youth: 1-800-345-8647
Website
Department of State Health Services Tobacco Prevention and Control
If you have any comments or suggestions, please contact us.