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TX HB3270

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/25/2025

Primary Sponsor

Janie Lopez

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands retail fireworks sales periods from 2 existing windows to 7 designated periods throughout the year

  • Adds new sales periods for Texas Independence Day (February 25 - March 2), San Jacinto Day (April 16 - April 21), Cinco de Mayo (May 1 - May 5), Memorial Day weekend (Wednesday before through the last Monday in May), and Diwali (five days before through the last day of the holiday)

  • Retains existing sales periods for Independence Day (June 24 - July 4) and New Year's (December 20 - January 1)

  • Removes the restriction that limited Cinco de Mayo fireworks sales to counties within 100 miles of the Texas-Mexico border with commissioners court approval, making statewide sales permitted during that period

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the periods during which a retail fireworks permit holder may sell fireworks to the public.

Occupational Regulation

Last Action

Referred to s/c on County & Regional Government by Speaker

3/20/2025

Committee Referrals

County & Regional Government Subcommittee3/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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