House Bill 2259
House Author: Cain
Effective: 9-1-23
Senate Sponsor: Middleton
House Bill 2259 amends the Occupations Code to revise the manner in which retail fireworks permits are purchased. Current law authorizes the permits to be purchased from a licensed manufacturer, distributor, or jobber or from the state fire marshal's office. The bill instead requires the commissioner of insurance to provide for the sale of the permits to individuals through a website. The Texas Department of Insurance must post a link to the permit website on its website.