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AN ACT
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relating to fireworks sales to the public by retail fireworks |
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permit holders on certain dates. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. Section 2154.202, Occupations Code, is amended |
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by adding Subsection (g-1) to read as follows: |
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(g-1) Notwithstanding Subsection (g), a retail fireworks |
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permit holder may sell fireworks only to the public during the |
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period beginning at 12:01 a.m. on July 5, 2026, and ending at 11:59 |
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p.m. on July 5, 2026. This subsection expires September 1, 2026. |
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SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025. |
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President of the Senate |
Speaker of the House |
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I hereby certify that S.B. No. 996 passed the Senate on |
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April 10, 2025, by the following vote: Yeas 30, Nays 0. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that S.B. No. 996 passed the House on |
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May 12, 2025, by the following vote: Yeas 130, Nays 11, three |
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present not voting. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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Approved: |
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Governor |