Collin County, TX Fire Regulations: Fireworks (2026)
Key Facts
- Legal Periods
- June 24-July 4, Dec 20-Jan 1
- Aerial Sticks
- Banned statewide
- County Bans
- Drought-triggered
- City Limits
- Most cities ban
- State Law
- TX Occ Code 2154
Summary
Consumer fireworks (1.4G) are legal in unincorporated Collin County during state-authorized periods (June 24-July 4 and Dec 20-Jan 1) unless Commissioners Court issues a fireworks restriction under Local Government Code 352.051. Aerial sticks/fins prohibited statewide. Cities within Collin County generally ban all consumer fireworks within city limits.
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 fireworks display that includes Fireworks 1.3G unless the person is a licensed pyrotechnic operator;(7) conduct a proximate display of fireworks that includes Fireworks 1.3G or Fireworks 1.4G as defined in NFPA 1126 Standards for the Use of Pyrotechnics Before a Proximate Audience unless the person is a licensed pyrotechnic special effects operator and has the approval of the local fire prevention officer; or(8) sell, store, manufacture, distribute, or display fireworks except as provided by this chapter or rules adopted by the commissioner under this chapter.(b) A person may not manufacture, distribute, sell, or use fireworks in a public fireworks display without an appropriate license or permit. Fireworks manufactured, distributed, sold, or used without an appropriate license or permit are illegal fireworks.
Full Breakdown
Collin County Commissioners Court may restrict certain aerial fireworks (skyrockets with sticks, missiles with fins) during drought conditions when Keetch-Byram Drought Index exceeds 575. Retail sales regulated by TX Occupations Code 2154 and overseen by the State Fire Marshals Office. Discharge must be on private property with permission.
Violations & Fines
Illegal fireworks: Class C misdemeanor, fine up to 500 plus confiscation. Discharge during county restriction: separate citation per incident.
Sources & Official References
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