How to Quit Smoking & Vaping in Houston

Houston has a smoking rate of approximately 15.7%. The vaping rate is around 3.9%. Whether you're quitting cigarettes, vapes, or both, local resources can make a significant difference in your success.

• Houston Department of Health smoking cessation programs • Local Houston quit smoking support groups • Hospital-based cessation programs and classes • Houston community health center tobacco treatment • Texas state quitline services
• 1-877-937-7848 • Houston Health Department tobacco resources • Local hospital smoking cessation clinics • Community health centers with tobacco treatment • Houston public library quit smoking resources

Houston enforces Texas state tobacco laws and may have additional local smoke-free ordinances covering parks, beaches, and outdoor dining areas. All indoor workplaces and public spaces follow state regulations.

The quitline for Houston is 1-877-937-7848. Quitlines provide free, confidential coaching from trained counselors who can help you create a personalized quit plan. Most quitlines offer services in multiple languages and may also provide free nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) like patches or gum.

Cigarettes in Houston cost approximately $7.97 per pack. Annual smoking costs for pack-a-day smokers exceed $2909. Many Houston employers offer wellness programs that include free cessation support.