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Pearland, TX Fire Regulations: Fireworks (2026)

Light Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Citywide ban
Year-round
Maximum fine
$2,000 per violation
Code section
Section 10-74
Coverage
City limits plus ETJ

Summary

Pearland prohibits the sale, possession, use, or discharge of all fireworks within city limits and surrounding extraterritorial jurisdiction year-round, including July 4 and New Year's Eve.

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; ...

Source: Fireworks Not Allowed in City Limits – City of PearlandView official code

Full Breakdown

City Ordinance Section 10-74 establishes a general prohibition on fireworks. It is unlawful for any person to sell, keep, use, discharge, ignite, detonate, fire, or otherwise set in action any fireworks of any description within the City of Pearland or its ETJ. The Pearland Fire Marshal Division and Pearland Police Department actively enforce the ordinance, especially around holidays. Confiscated fireworks are destroyed.

Violations & Fines

Violation is a Class C misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $2,000 per violation, plus confiscation and destruction of the fireworks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I shoot fireworks in Pearland on July 4th?
No. The fireworks ban applies year-round including holidays. Use, possession, sale, and discharge are all prohibited within the city limits and the extraterritorial jurisdiction.
What happens if I get caught with fireworks?
You can be cited for a Class C misdemeanor with fines up to $2,000 per violation. Officers will also confiscate the fireworks for destruction by the Fire Marshal.

Sources & Official References

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