Texas A&M Chancellor John Sharp released a statement today that the use of e-cigs and vaping, as well as the sale of related products, are prohibited across the whole Texas A&M system.  Sharp said vaping and the use of electronic cigarettes have been associated with serious illness and deadly lung disease. Earlier this month, he noted, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that it is aware of more than 800 cases of lung injury and 12 deaths in the U.S. All of the cases have one element in common: a history of e-cigarette product use or vaping.  He asked that the ban be put into place as soon as is practical. He thanked President Michael K. Young at the flagship campus for the inspiration for the ban, and he believes that his actions will save lives within the university’s system.