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TX HB3270
Bill
Status
2/25/2025
Primary Sponsor
Janie Lopez
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AI Summary
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Expands retail fireworks sales periods from 2 existing windows to 7 designated periods throughout the year
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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)
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Retains existing sales periods for Independence Day (June 24 - July 4) and New Year's (December 20 - January 1)
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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
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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