S.B. No. 2183 amends the Occupations Code to specify the periods during which retail fireworks permit holders may sell fireworks to the public. The bill establishes a clear schedule for sales, allowing fireworks to be sold from February 25 to March 2, April 16 to April 21, May 1 to May 5, the Wednesday before the last Monday in May to the last Monday in May, June 24 to July 4, five days before the first day of Diwali to the last day of Diwali, and from December 20 to January 1 of the following year. The previous provision that allowed sales under certain conditions near the Texas-Mexico border has been removed.

Additionally, the bill repeals Section 2154.202(h), which previously contained exceptions to the sales periods. The new legal language clarifies the specific timeframes for fireworks sales, ensuring consistency and compliance among permit holders. This act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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