Tobacco Prevention and Control

Mission Statement

The mission of Tobacco Prevention and Control (TPC) is to reduce the health and economic toll tobacco has placed on the citizens of Texas.

Program Overview

The major goals of TPC are:

To eliminate exposure to environmental tobacco smoke.
To promote tobacco cessation among adults and youth.
To prevent initiation of tobacco use by youth.

DSHS Tobacco Prevention Program

Program Contact
Cheryl Hill-Burse Program Specialist