The bill, S.B. No. 2184, amends the Occupations Code regarding the age requirements for obtaining a license or permit for conducting public fireworks displays in Texas. Specifically, it lowers the minimum age from 21 to 18 years for both a pyrotechnic operator's license and a public fireworks display permit. The revised language states that individuals younger than 18 years of age may not be issued these licenses or permits.

The changes are reflected in two sections of the Occupations Code: Section 2154.101(b) and Section 2154.201(a). In Section 2154.101(b), the previous age limit of 21 years is deleted, and the new minimum age of 18 years is inserted. Similarly, Section 2154.201(a) removes the previous restriction of 21 years for public fireworks display permits and establishes the new age requirement of 18 years. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Occupations Code 2154.101, Occupations Code 2154.201 (Occupations Code 2154)