H.B. No. 1629 amends the Occupations Code regarding the sale of fireworks by retail fireworks permit holders in certain counties. The bill specifies that these permit holders may sell fireworks to the public during designated periods: from June 24 to July 4, December 20 to January 1, and from May 1 to May 5. Notably, the bill increases the distance requirement for sales during the May period from 100 miles to 150 miles from the Texas-Mexico border, provided that the sale is approved by the county's commissioners court.

The bill is set to take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds majority vote in both houses; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025. The legislation was passed by the House with a vote of 120 to 19 and by the Senate with a unanimous vote of 31 to 0.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Occupations Code 2154.202 (Occupations Code 2154)
House Committee Report: Occupations Code 2154.202 (Occupations Code 2154)
Engrossed: Occupations Code 2154.202 (Occupations Code 2154)
Senate Committee Report: Occupations Code 2154.202 (Occupations Code 2154)
Enrolled: Occupations Code 2154.202 (Occupations Code 2154)