The United States Surgeon General and the Environmental Protection Agency have determined the following:

Breathing secondary smoke causes various diseases and allergic reactions in healthy non-smokers.
Separating smokers and non-smokers within the same air space does not eliminate exposure to environmental tobacco smoke for non-smokers.

Tobacco smoke and secondary tobacco smoke are Class A carcinogens.

To promote a safe, healthy, and pleasant environment for employees, students, and visitors, Texas State University - San Marcos has instituted a Smoking Policy UPPS-04.05.02.