HB 4720
AN ACT relating to the sale of fireworks for the Fourth of July holiday
House Bill
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
Awaiting Committee Assignment
Bill filed, pending referral to House committee
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Fiscal Note
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What This Bill Does
relating to the sale of fireworks for the Fourth of July holiday
Bill Text
relating to the sale of fireworks for the Fourth of July holiday BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 2154.202, Occupations Code, is amended by amending Subsections (g) (1) to read as follows: (g) Except as provided by Subsection (h), a retail fireworks permit holder may sell fireworks only to the public, and only during (1) beginning June 24 and ending at midnight on Sunday of the weekend following July 4, if July 4 is on a weekday. If July 4 is on a weekend the period ends at midnight on July 4; SECTION 2. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill History
filed
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to the sale of fireworks for the Fourth of July holiday
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