Welcome to Smoke-Free Harlingen

Smoke-Free Harlingen is a community-based coalition consisting of Harlingen residents concerned about the health effects that result from the exposure to secondhand smoke.

Secondhand smoke isn’t just a nuisance— It is a serious health risk.

We need your help. Get Involved and support efforts of the Smoke-Free Harlingen coalition.

Breathing secondhand smoke for even a short amount of time can cause headaches, burning eyes, coughing, sneezing and sinus irritation. Long-term effects are much more serious and include cancer, heart disease and chronic respiratory illness such as asthma.

Unfortunately, many families and individuals are exposed to toxins in secondhand smoke at work and in public places.

The Smoke-Free Harlingen Coalition formed to educate Harlingen citizens about the dangers of secondhand smoke and advocate for smoke-free public places and worksites.

We encourage all the citizens of Harlingen to take steps to eliminate exposure to secondhand smoke!

Patronize restaurants that are already smoke free. Encourage business owners to go smoke-free – tell the manager you prefer a smoke-free environment. Ask your employer for a smoke-free work environment. If you are a smoker, do not smoke around others, especially children. Encourage smokers you know to step outside for a cigarette.