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Fireworks: Arlington vs Haltom City

How do fireworks rules compare between Arlington, TX and Haltom City, TX?

Arlington and Haltom City have similar restriction levels.

Arlington, TX

Tarrant County

Heavy Restrictions

Fireworks are completely banned inside Arlington city limits under authority of Texas Occupations Code Chapter 2154, which allows municipalities over 100,000 population to prohibit consumer fireworks. Possession, sale, and discharge all carry Class C misdemeanor penalties up to $2,000 per offense.

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Haltom City, TX

Tarrant County

Heavy Restrictions

All consumer fireworks are banned inside Haltom City year-round under Texas Occupations Code Chapter 2154. Possession, sale, or discharge is a Class C misdemeanor with fines up to 2,000 dollars per offense.

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Key Facts Comparison

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Fact-All consumer 1.4G fireworks banned inside city limits year-round

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Arlington FAQ

Haltom City FAQ

Can I set off fireworks in my Haltom City yard for July 4th?

No. Consumer fireworks are banned inside the city year-round, with Class C misdemeanor fines up to 2,000 dollars per device.

Where can I legally use fireworks near Haltom City?

Only in unincorporated Tarrant County outside the city extraterritorial jurisdiction, during the legal seasonal windows, with the property owners permission and when no county burn ban is in effect.

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