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TX HB2192
Bill
Status
1/29/2025
Primary Sponsor
Janie Lopez
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AI Summary
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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
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Removes the geographic restriction that limited Cinco de Mayo fireworks sales (May 1-5) to locations within 100 miles of the Texas-Mexico border
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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
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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
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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