Texas Occupations Code Chapter 2154 governs fireworks sales and use, while Health & Safety Code Chapter 352 limits how cities and counties can restrict consumer fireworks. The State Fire Marshal licenses retailers across Texas.
Texas Occupations Code Chapter 2154 (the Texas Fireworks Law) places licensing of fireworks manufacturers, distributors, jobbers, and retailers under the State Fire Marshal's Office. Consumer 'Fireworks 1.4G' may be sold during defined seasons (June 24–July 4 and December 20–January 1, with limited additional periods). Health & Safety Code Chapter 352 caps city and county authority: counties may restrict aerial fireworks during drought conditions through county-judge orders, and home-rule cities may regulate use within city limits, but neither can override state licensing or the statutory selling seasons. Sales remain federal-style 1.4G consumer items only.
Selling fireworks without a license, selling outside legal seasons, or violating local-use ordinances can carry administrative fines, license revocation, and Class C misdemeanor penalties.
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