By: Nichols S.B. No. 996
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to fireworks sales to the public by retail fireworks
permit holders on certain dates.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Section 2154.202, Occupations Code, is amended
by adding Subsection (g-1) to read as follows:
(g-1) Notwithstanding Subsection (g), a retail fireworks
permit holder may sell fireworks only to the public during the
period beginning at 12:01 a.m. on July 5, 2026, and ending at 11:59
p.m. on July 5, 2026. This subsection expires September 1, 2026.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.