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HB 1629TEXASSession 89RState BillSigned into law

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Texas expands retail fireworks sales radius near the Mexico border

Original title: Relating to fireworks sales to the public by retail fireworks permit holders in certain counties.

Last action · June 20, 2025: Effective immediatelySponsors: Brooks Landgraf and 4 others

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What This Bill Does

Texas s operating within 150 miles of the Texas-Mexico border may sell fireworks to the public from May 1 to May 5, provided the county approves the sales. Previously, this special sales period was restricted to locations within 100 miles of the border.

Why it matters

s and residents in border counties between 100 and 150 miles from the Texas-Mexico border gain the legal option to conduct or access fireworks sales during the early May period, subject to county approval.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

retail fireworks permit holders

Retail fireworks permit holders located between 100 and 150 miles from the Texas-Mexico border are newly permitted to sell fireworks during the May 1-5 period if county approval is granted.

Directly affected

county commissioners courts

County commissioners courts in counties situated between 100 and 150 miles from the border gain the authority to approve or deny May fireworks sales within their jurisdictions.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which areas are newly eligible for May fireworks sales?

Locations between 100 and 150 miles from the Texas-Mexico border in counties where the approves the sales are newly eligible for the May 1-5 sales period.

Do counties have a say in whether fireworks can be sold in May?

Yes, sales during the May period require approval from the of the county where the location is situated.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

47 actions

Jun 20, 2025Governor of TexasEnrolled
Effective immediately
Jun 20, 2025Governor of TexasEnrolled
Signed by the Governor
May 31, 2025Governor of TexasEnrolled
Sent to the Governor
May 31, 2025Senate
Signed in the Senate
May 30, 2025House
Signed in the House
May 30, 2025House
Reported enrolled

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May 29, 2025House
Senate passage reported
May 28, 2025SenateFloor
Record vote
May 28, 2025SenateFloor
Passed
May 28, 2025SenateFloor
Read 3rd time
May 28, 2025SenateFloor
Record vote
May 28, 2025Senate
Three day rule suspended
May 28, 2025Senate
Vote recorded in Journal
May 28, 2025SenateFloor
Read 2nd time & passed to 3rd reading
May 28, 2025Senate
Laid before the Senate
May 28, 2025Senate
Placed on local & uncontested calendar
May 22, 2025Senate
Committee report printed and distributed
May 22, 2025Senate
Recommended for local & uncontested calendar
May 22, 2025SenateCommittee
Reported favorably w/o amendments
May 22, 2025Senate
Vote taken in committee
May 22, 2025Senate
Considered in public hearing
May 22, 2025Senate
Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
May 19, 2025SenateCommittee
Referred to Local Government
May 19, 2025SenateIntroduced
Read first time
May 15, 2025Senate
Received from the House
May 14, 2025House
Reported engrossed
May 14, 2025House
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
May 14, 2025HouseFloor
Record vote (RV#2483)
May 14, 2025HouseFloor
Passed
May 14, 2025HouseFloor
Read 3rd time
May 13, 2025HouseFloor
Record vote (RV#2412)
May 13, 2025HouseFloor
Passed to engrossment
May 13, 2025HouseFloor
Read 2nd time
May 10, 2025House
Placed on General State Calendar
May 8, 2025House
Considered in Calendars
May 7, 2025House
Committee report sent to Calendars
May 6, 2025House
Committee report distributed
May 6, 2025House
Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator
Apr 28, 2025HouseCommittee
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
Apr 28, 2025House
Considered in formal meeting
Apr 28, 2025House
Recalled from subcommittee
Apr 7, 2025House
Left pending in subcommittee
Apr 7, 2025House
Considered by s/c in public hearing
Apr 7, 2025House
Scheduled for public hearing in s/c on . . .
Mar 12, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to s/c on County & Regional Government by Speaker
Mar 12, 2025HouseIntroduced
Read first time
Dec 16, 2024HouseIntroduced
Filed

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