HB 1899
AN ACT relating to the required age for a public fireworks display permit.
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
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What This Bill Does
Establishes age requirements for obtaining public fireworks display permits in Texas, specifically prohibiting individuals under 21 years old from being issued such a permit. Additionally, anyone under 18 years old cannot receive a subsequent permit under the same regulations. The law will take effect on September 1, 2025, impacting event organizers, pyrotechnicians, and businesses planning public fireworks displays by setting a minimum age threshold for permit holders.
Subject Areas
Bill Text
relating to the required age for a public fireworks display permit. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Sec. 2154.201. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. (a) A person who is younger than 21 years of age may not be issued a public fireworks display permit. A person who is younger than 18 years of age may not be issued aanother permit under this subchapter. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill Sponsors
Legislators who authored or co-sponsored this bill.
Bill History
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to the required age for a public fireworks display permit.
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