Thus, it is clear that (Smith Transport) engaged in an interactive process with (Smith) to find a reasonable accommodation when, in response to (Smiths) complaints and requests, it: enacted a new smoking protocol, designated non-smoking trucks, conducted an investigation after (Smith) made a complaint of smoking in his non-smoking truck, assigned (Smith) his own non-smoking truck and also contacted him regarding the improper placement of him in a smoking truck, the court opinion states
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Texas got about $1.90 billion from tobacco settlements and taxes in fiscal year 2023, but spent just $3.50 million on programs to prevent tobacco use
Despite increased enforcement activity over the past year, including more raids and product seizures, illicit products remain as available as ever, suggesting that current tactics are failing to address the root causes of tax evasion, he said