Georgetown, TX Fire Regulations: Fireworks (2026)

The City of Georgetown prohibits the possession and use of fireworks throughout the city. According to the Georgetown Fire Department, fireworks are illegal within the city limits of Georgetown and the prohibition also applies to unincorporated areas within 5,000 feet of the city limits, as authorized for Texas municipalities under the nuisance powers in the Local Government Code. Only professional, licensed fireworks displays are permitted, and these must be authorized by the Georgetown Fire Department. A narrow set of novelty items is exempt: wire sparklers (non-magnesium, 100 grams or less), smoke devices, snakes and glowworms, and trick noisemakers such as party poppers, snappers and trick matches. The fire department lists the maximum fine for a fireworks offense as $2,000. The ordinance also reaches parents and guardians: any parent or guardian of a minor child below the age of 17 who permits that child to use, discharge, ignite, detonate, fire or otherwise set in action any fireworks is subject to a fine up to $2,000. The Georgetown Police Department enforces the fireworks ordinance, and violations can be reported by calling 512-930-3510 ext. 0. Because much of the surrounding subdivision area falls within the 5,000-foot zone, neighborhoods just outside the formal city limits are also covered by the prohibition.