H.B. No. 2192 amends the Occupations Code regarding the permit requirements for the sale of fireworks in Texas. The bill modifies Subsections (g) and (h) of Section 2154.202, allowing retail fireworks permit holders to sell fireworks to the public during specific periods. The existing provisions that limited sales to certain dates have been updated, removing the requirement that sales could only occur within 100 miles of the Texas-Mexico border and in counties that approved such sales. The new language specifies that sales can occur from June 24 to July 4, December 20 to January 1, and adds additional periods including February 25 to March 2, April 16 to April 21, the last week of May, and during Diwali.

The bill also eliminates the previous restrictions on sales periods and allows for more flexibility in the sale of fireworks throughout the year. The changes aim to streamline the process for permit holders and expand the opportunities for fireworks sales in Texas. This act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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