The Killeen City Council voted this week to repeal the ordinance making it illegal to purchase or possess tobacco by someone under the age of 18. Does that mean minors can now purchase cigarettes? No. It is still illegal under both state and federal law for anyone under the age of 21 to possess, use, or purchase tobacco products. The state law was passed in September 2019 and the federal law was passed in December of that same year. âWe havenât used this ordinance in a very long time,â City Attorney Traci Briggs told council at a April 20 workshop session. âThe police department has long used the state law.â