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TX HB5052

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Brian Harrison

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes existing restrictions that limit retail fireworks sales to specific holiday periods (June 24-July 4, December 20-January 1, and May 1-5 near the Texas-Mexico border)

  • Allows retail fireworks permit holders to sell fireworks to the public during the entire period their permit is valid, rather than only during designated seasonal windows

  • Repeals Section 2154.202(h) of the Occupations Code, which contained exceptions to the seasonal sales restrictions

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

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

PERMITS

Last Action

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

4/7/2025

Committee Referrals

County & Regional Government Subcommittee4/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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