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Fireworks in Texas

Jun 29

posted by TexasLRL in Fireworks

Wednesday, June 24, was the first day of the 4th of July fireworks sales season. State law permits firework sales only during certain periods of the year, one of which is from June 24 through midnight July 4.  

 

Here are some helpful resources related to fireworks:

 

State laws and regulations:

Additional resources:

 

During the 84th Legislative Session (2015), there were four bills that passed that were related to fireworks. All three go into effect on 9/1/2015.  

  • HB 1150: Relating to the sale of fireworks on and before certain holidays; affecting a provision subject to a criminal penalty.
  • SB 570: Relating to the use of fireworks at certain Texas Department of Transportation rest areas; creating a criminal offense.
  • SB 761: Relating to the taxation of fireworks.
  • SB 1593: Relating to regulation of the sale of fireworks by certain municipalities.

Cover image by flickr user bayasaa.

 

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