SB 996
AN ACT relating to fireworks sales to the public by retail fireworks
Senate Bill • Nichols
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
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What This Bill Does
relating to fireworks sales to the public by retail fireworks
Subject Areas
Bill Text
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.
Bill History
filed
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to fireworks sales to the public by retail fireworks
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