Little Elm, TX Fire Regulations: Fireworks (2026)

Little Elm maintains a comprehensive ban on fireworks within town limits. The private use, possession, and sale of fireworks are all prohibited. This ban extends to 5,000 feet beyond the town's boundaries, consistent with Denton County fireworks restrictions. Unlike some Texas municipalities that allow consumer fireworks on specific holidays, Little Elm does not provide holiday exceptions for New Year's Eve, Fourth of July, or other occasions. The town considered lifting the ban in 2016 but maintained the prohibition. Texas Occupations Code Chapter 2154 governs the manufacture, distribution, and sale of fireworks statewide, establishing categories of permitted and prohibited devices. However, TX Occ. Code 2154.004 explicitly authorizes municipalities to prohibit fireworks within their boundaries and the surrounding 5,000-foot buffer. Sec. 70-55 of the Little Elm noise ordinance also addresses fireworks and explosive devices, making their use a violation unless conducted in strict accordance with applicable governmental regulations. Nearly all Denton County municipalities maintain similar bans. The Little Elm Fire Department enforces fireworks violations, which are treated as a misdemeanor.