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TX HB554

Bill

Status

Passed

5/26/2025

Primary Sponsor

Terri Leo-Wilson

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a new fireworks sales period from June 14 through midnight on June 19 for Juneteenth, but only in counties where the commissioners court has approved such sales

  • Requires the Texas A&M Forest Service to provide drought condition determination services during the Juneteenth fireworks season, in addition to existing holiday periods

  • Establishes June 1 as the deadline for counties to adopt orders regarding fireworks restrictions for the Juneteenth season

  • Passed the House on May 1, 2025 (126-7) and the Senate on May 13, 2025 (31-0)

  • Takes effect immediately if passed by two-thirds vote of both chambers, otherwise September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the sale of fireworks on and before the Juneteenth holiday.

County Government

Last Action

Effective immediately

5/26/2025

Committee Referrals

Local Government5/5/2025
County & Regional Government Subcommittee3/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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