Denton smoke shops prepare as Texas outlaws THC vapes, Chinese made e cigs and more starting Sept. 1 KERA News 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 Texas Banned Disposable Vapes. Here's What I'd Buy Instead What is the new Texas vape ban? Partner Lisa Herrick breaks down the 4 illegal categories of vapes in this video.