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, from December 20 to January 1, and from May 1 to May 5. Notably, the bill modifies the distance requirement for sales during the May period, increasing the allowable distance from the Texas-Mexico border from 100 miles to 150 miles, 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 from both houses of the legislature; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025. The legislation was passed by the House with a vote of 120 in favor and 19 against, and by the Senate with unanimous support.

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)