The bill amends the Occupations Code and Local Government Code to regulate the sale of fireworks in Texas, specifically around the Juneteenth holiday. It allows retail fireworks permit holders to sell fireworks from June 14 to midnight on June 19, provided that the county's commissioners court has approved such sales. Additionally, the bill establishes that the Texas A&M Forest Service will assess drought conditions during the fireworks seasons, including Juneteenth, and will notify counties when drought conditions no longer exist.

Furthermore, the bill sets deadlines for counties to adopt orders related to fireworks sales, with June 1 being the cutoff for the Juneteenth fireworks season. Other deadlines are also specified for different holidays, ensuring that local governments have adequate time to respond to potential drought conditions before the fireworks seasons commence. The bill will take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses of the legislature or on September 1, 2025, if such a vote is not achieved.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Occupations Code 2154.202, Local Government Code 352.051 (Local Government Code 352, Occupations Code 2154)