1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Hidalgo County, Texas.
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Hidalgo County Commissioners Court has issued repeated 90-day burn bans during drought conditions, restricting outdoor burning in unincorporated areas under Texas Local Government Code §352.051. Texas Administrative Code Title 30 Chapter 111 (§111.219) sets state outdoor-burning rules, and the County Fire Marshal's Office (956-318-2656) issues household burn permits at 1615 S. Closner, Edinburg. Violations are Class C misdemeanors with fines up to $500. The Commissioners Court may also restrict 'skyrockets with sticks' and 'missiles with fins' fireworks during Keetch-Byram drought conditions.
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...
4 cities in Hidalgo County have their own fire regulations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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