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Bell County Commissioners Court may restrict 'restricted fireworks' (skyrockets with sticks and missiles with fins) in the unincorporated county under Texas Local Government Code §352.051 when the Texas A&M Forest Service certifies a Keetch-Byram Drought Index of 575 or greater. As of April 2, 2026, Bell County's burn ban — adopted under TX LGC §352.081 — was lifted by County Judge David Blackburn after beneficial rainfall. Burn bans do not by themselves outlaw fireworks; a separate §352.051 fireworks order is required. State sales licensing is governed by Texas Occupations Code Chapter 2154.
Tex. Occ. Code Sec. 2154.251 (Prohibited Use of Fireworks)
Sec. 2154.251. PROHIBITED USE OF FIREWORKS. (a) A person may not:(1) explode or ignite fireworks within 600 feet of any church, a hospital other than a veterinary hospital, an asylum, a licensed child care center, or a public or private primary or secondary school or institution of higher education unless the person receives authorization in writing from that organization;(2) sell at retai...
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