Mission, TX Fire Regulations: Fireworks (2026)
Key Facts
- Consumer Fireworks
- Banned. Ordinance §66-3 (1970s)
- Fine
- Up to $2,000
- Historical
- Pre-1986 ban protected by state law
- Exception
- Licensed professional displays only
Summary
Consumer fireworks are banned in Mission under Ordinance §66-3, which dates to the 1970s. All Rio Grande Valley cities including Mission, Pharr, Edinburg, and McAllen ban personal fireworks. Fine up to $2,000.
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) co
Full Breakdown
Mission Ordinance §66-3 prohibits consumer fireworks within city limits. This ban predates 1986 and is protected under TX Occupations Code Ch. 2154, which prevents invalidation of pre-1986 local bans. Violations are Class C misdemeanors with fines up to $2,000. Only licensed professional displays are permitted.
Violations & Fines
Class C misdemeanor, fine up to $2,000.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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