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TX HB2192

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/29/2025

Primary Sponsor

Janie Lopez

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands statewide retail fireworks sales periods from 3 to 7 designated periods per year, removing the requirement for county commissioners court approval for additional sales windows

  • Removes the geographic restriction that limited Cinco de Mayo fireworks sales (May 1-5) to locations within 100 miles of the Texas-Mexico border

  • Adds new mandatory sales periods: February 25 through March 2 (Texas Independence Day), April 16-21 (San Jacinto Day), Wednesday through Memorial Day, and five days before through the last day of Diwali

  • Eliminates the previous county opt-in system that allowed commissioners courts to authorize sales during Texas Independence Day, San Jacinto Day, Memorial Day, and Diwali periods

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to permit requirements for the sale of fireworks.

Occupational Regulation

Last Action

Placed on General State Calendar

5/15/2025

Committee Referrals

County & Regional Government Subcommittee3/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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