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TX HB5084

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Stan Gerdes

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds a new authorized retail fireworks sales period beginning five days before Lunar New Year and ending at midnight on Lunar New Year

  • Requires county commissioners court approval for fireworks sales during the Lunar New Year period (similar to existing Cinco de Mayo sales restrictions)

  • Amends Section 2154.202(g) of the Texas Occupations Code to include Lunar New Year alongside existing sales periods for July 4th, New Year's, and Cinco de Mayo

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

  • Passed the House 110-25 on May 15, 2025, and the Senate 30-1 on May 25, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the sale of fireworks on and before the Lunar New Year holiday.

Safety

Last Action

Effective on 9/1/25

6/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Local Government5/16/2025
County & Regional Government Subcommittee4/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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