Converse, TX Fire Regulations: Fireworks (2026)
Key Facts
- State law
- TX Occ Code Ch 2154
- City stance
- Banned citywide
- Penalty
- Up to $500 per offense
- Enforcement
- Heavy on July 4, NYE
- Alternative
- Unincorporated county only
Summary
Converse prohibits the use, sale, and possession of consumer fireworks inside city limits. Texas Occupations Code Chapter 2154 allows municipalities to ban fireworks, and Converse enforces that ban with fines.
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 retail, explode, or ignite fireworks within 100 feet of a place where flammable liquids or flammable compressed gasses are stored and dispensed; (3) explode or ignite fireworks within 100 feet of a place where fireworks are stored or sold; (4) ignite or discharge fireworks in or from a motor vehicle; (5) place ignited fireworks in, or throw ignited fireworks at, a motor vehicle.
Full Breakdown
Under Texas Occupations Code Chapter 2154, the sale and use of consumer fireworks is regulated statewide but cities may prohibit them within their borders. Converse, like most San Antonio metro cities, makes it unlawful to discharge, ignite, or explode fireworks on any public or private property inside city limits. This includes bottle rockets, firecrackers, Roman candles, aerial shells, and fountains. Sparklers and snap-pops may still fall under the ban depending on enforcement. Violations can result in Class C misdemeanor citations with fines up to 500 dollars per offense, and police increase patrols around July 4th and New Years Eve. Residents wanting to use fireworks must travel to unincorporated Bexar County areas where county rules and seasonal windows apply. Professional public displays require city permits and state licensing.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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