H.B. No. 4491 amends the Occupations Code by adding a new subsection that allows retail fireworks permit holders to sell fireworks to the public specifically on July 5, 2026. This provision permits sales to begin at 12:01 a.m. and end at 11:59 p.m. on that date. Additionally, this new subsection will expire on September 1, 2026, indicating that the allowance for sales is temporary and limited to that specific day.

The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, establishing a clear timeline for when the new sales provision will be in place. This legislation aims to regulate the sale of fireworks in Texas, providing a designated day for public sales while ensuring that the provision is not permanent.

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