Universal City bans the sale, possession, and discharge of consumer fireworks inside city limits under its municipal code, consistent with Texas Occupations Code Chapter 2154 authority for incorporated cities.
Under Texas Occupations Code Chapter 2154, incorporated municipalities may prohibit the sale and use of fireworks inside city limits, and Universal City has done exactly that through its Code of Ordinances. The possession, sale, discharge, or transport of Class C common fireworks is unlawful anywhere within the corporate limits of Universal City, and violations are Class C misdemeanors punishable by fines up to 2,000 dollars. The prohibition applies year round, including New Year Eve and Independence Day, and there are no permitted zones or seasonal windows. The Universal City Police Department and Fire Marshal actively patrol on holiday weekends, and because the city is adjacent to Randolph Air Force Base and Joint Base San Antonio operations, any stray pyrotechnics near the runway approach can trigger federal reporting. Residents who wish to see fireworks typically attend authorized professional shows at Live Oak, San Antonio, or Schertz displays permitted by their respective fire marshals.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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