Lubbock, TX Fire Regulations: Fireworks (2026)
Key Facts
- City Limits
- Banned year-round
- Unincorporated County
- Legal during TX windows
- Max Fine
- Up to 2,000 dollars
- State Law
- TX Occupations Code Ch. 2154
- Aerial
- Stick/fin-guided banned statewide
Summary
Lubbock bans the sale, possession, and discharge of all consumer fireworks within city limits year-round. Unincorporated Lubbock County permits fireworks during Texas legal windows (June 24-July 4 and Dec 20-Jan 1) unless a burn ban is active.
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;(6) conduct a public firew
Full Breakdown
City of Lubbock Code of Ordinances Chapter 14 prohibits the manufacture, sale, possession, storage, and discharge of all consumer fireworks within the corporate city limits, consistent with Texas Local Government Code Section 229.001 which authorizes home-rule cities to ban fireworks. Lubbock Fire Marshal coordinates enforcement with Lubbock Police. Outside city limits, Texas Occupations Code Chapter 2154 governs: only Class 1.4G consumer fireworks are legal, aerial fireworks requiring sticks or fins for guidance are banned statewide, and legal sale periods are June 24 through midnight July 4 and December 20 through midnight January 1. Lubbock County Commissioners Court may impose a burn ban that restricts certain aerial and missile-type fireworks even during legal periods. Fireworks causing injury or property damage may trigger criminal charges under Texas Penal Code.
Violations & Fines
City limits discharge: Class C misdemeanor, fine up to 2,000 dollars under Chapter 14. Confiscation of fireworks. Injury or property damage may result in criminal charges.
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