Texas allows consumer fireworks on private property in the unincorporated area of Hidalgo County, but the Commissioners Court may by order restrict certain aerial and stick-type 'restricted fireworks' during drought conditions under Local Government Code Section 352.051.
In Texas, fireworks may generally be used on private property in unincorporated county areas with the owner's permission; cities set their own rules. Under Tex. Local Gov't Code Section 352.051, when drought conditions exist the Hidalgo County Commissioners Court by order may prohibit or restrict the sale or use of 'restricted fireworks' in the unincorporated area. Restricted fireworks are items classified as 'skyrockets with sticks' and 'missiles with fins.' 'Drought conditions' means a Keetch-Byram Drought Index of 575 or greater. The court may also restrict fireworks in December where rural, uncultivated acreage is extremely hazardous from dry vegetation. Sky lanterns are not fireworks but, during a burn ban, releasing them may violate the ban. Confirm the current county order before
Violating a Commissioners Court fireworks restriction order is a Class C misdemeanor. Discharging restricted fireworks during an active drought order, or releasing sky lanterns during a burn ban, may bring citation, fines, and civil liability for any fire damage.
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