Williamson County, TX Fire Regulations: Fireworks (2026)
Key Facts
- Summer sales
- June 24 to July 4
- Winter sales
- Dec 20 to Jan 1
- Consumer 1.4G
- Legal on private land
- Drought restriction
- Skyrockets, missiles
- School/church setback
- 600 feet
Summary
Consumer 1.4G fireworks are legal in unincorporated Williamson County and sell June 24 through July 4 and December 20 through January 1; the Commissioners Court can restrict skyrockets and missiles during drought.
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 retail, explode, or ignite fireworks within 100 feet of a place where flammable liquids or flammable compressed gasses are stored and dispensed.
Full Breakdown
Texas Occupations Code 2154.202(g) opens retail fireworks sales June 24 through midnight July 4 and December 20 through midnight January 1. Consumer 1.4G fireworks are legal to discharge on private property in the unincorporated county. State law bars igniting them within 600 feet of a church, hospital, school, or licensed child-care center and within 100 feet of stored flammable liquids. Under Local Government Code 352.051 the Commissioners Court may restrict skyrockets with sticks and missiles with fins when the Keetch-Byram Drought Index reaches 575 or higher.
Violations & Fines
Discharging fireworks within 600 feet of a school, church, or hospital, or violating a county drought restriction order, is a Class C misdemeanor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I shoot fireworks at my house in unincorporated Williamson County?
Are bottle rockets ever banned in the county?
Sources & Official References
Other rules in Williamson County
How Williamson County compares: Cities Where Fireworks Are Banned or Heavily Restricted·Texas rules heatmap·Compare Williamson County to another location·View the Texas fire regulations overview
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