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TX SB996

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

Robert Nichols

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Retail fireworks permit holders may sell fireworks to the public only during a single 24-hour period from 12:01 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. on July 5, 2026, overriding existing sales period rules

  • The provision automatically expires on September 1, 2026

  • Amends Section 2154.202 of the Texas Occupations Code by adding new Subsection (g-1)

  • Act takes effect September 1, 2025

  • Passed Senate on April 10, 2025 (30-0) and House on May 12, 2025 (130-11)

Legislative Description

Relating to fireworks sales to the public by retail fireworks permit holders on certain dates.

Business & Commerce

Last Action

Effective on 9/1/25

5/24/2025

Committee Referrals

County & Regional Government Subcommittee4/17/2025
Local Government2/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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