Retailers, Health Groups Chime in On Texas Tobacco Tax Suit

An organization representing convenience stores told the Texas Supreme Court that nicotine isolate products don’t contain tobacco and shouldn’t be subject to tobacco taxes, while several public health groups urged the court to recognize the goods as tobacco products.

The National Association of Convenience Stores filed an amicus brief on Sept. 17 in support of RJR Vapor Co., which makes the nicotine isolate products such as nicotine pouches. Texas argues that the disputed products are made of tobacco or are a tobacco substitute that’s subject to taxes.

NACS, representing more than 150,000 convenience stores across the country, said Texas’ ...