Harris County Commissioners Court can restrict fireworks sales and use during burn bans. Skyrockets, missiles, and bottle rockets (tail and fin fireworks) are banned during burn ban periods. Outside burn bans, most consumer fireworks are legal under Texas state law.
Fireworks in unincorporated Harris County are governed by state law and county burn ban provisions. Under normal conditions, Texas law permits most consumer fireworks (Class C/1.4G). During active burn bans, Commissioners Court can restrict the sale and use of certain fireworks. The county has specifically banned 'tail and fin' fireworks (skyrockets, missiles, bottle rockets) during burn ban periods. Harris County Fire Marshal's Office enforces fireworks restrictions. State law (TX Occupations Code Ch. 2154) regulates fireworks manufacturing, distribution, and retail sales. Fireworks are prohibited within 600 feet of hospitals, churches, schools, and nursing homes under state law. Local fireworks stands must comply with HCFMO permitting.
Fireworks use during burn ban: Class C misdemeanor, up to $500. Illegal fireworks possession/sale: state penalties under TX Occupations Code Ch. 2154. Injury-causing fireworks use: additional criminal liability.
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