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Fireworks: Fort Worth vs Keller

How do fireworks rules compare between Fort Worth, TX and Keller, TX?

Fort Worth and Keller have similar restriction levels.

Fort Worth, TX

Tarrant County

Heavy Restrictions

Fireworks are illegal in Fort Worth per city ordinance 3301.3 β€” possession, manufacture, storage, sale, handling, and use all prohibited. Fine up to $2,000. Also illegal within 5,000 feet outside city limits. Report violations: 817-392-3000.

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Keller, TX

Tarrant County

Heavy Restrictions

All consumer fireworks including sparklers are banned inside Keller city limits year-round under TX Occupations Code Chapter 2154. Violations are Class C misdemeanors with fines up to 2,000 dollars per offense.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactFort WorthKeller
ConsumerAll prohibited-
PossessionAlso illegal-
Buffer5,000 ft beyond city-
Report817-392-3000-
Fact-All consumer fireworks including sparklers are banned inside Keller city limits year-round

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Fort Worth FAQ

Are consumer fireworks legal in Fort Worth?

Fireworks are illegal in Fort Worth per city ordinance 3301.3 β€” possession, manufacture, storage, sale, handling, and use all prohibited. Fine up to $2,000. Also illegal within 5,000 feet outside city limits. Report violations: 817-392-3000.

When can I set off fireworks in Fort Worth?

Consumer: All prohibited. Possession: Also illegal. Buffer: 5,000 ft beyond city. Report: 817-392-3000.

Keller FAQ

Can I light sparklers in my Keller driveway on July 4th?

No. Sparklers are classified as consumer fireworks and are banned inside Keller city limits along with all other 1.4G fireworks.

Where are fireworks legal near Keller?

Only in unincorporated Tarrant County during state-authorized sales windows, and only if no county burn ban is in effect. They cannot be transported into Keller.

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