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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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AN ACT
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relating to the regulation of fireworks by counties. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. Subchapter C, Chapter 352, Local Government |
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Code, is amended by adding Section 352.052 to read as follows: |
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Sec. 352.052. REGULATION OF FIREWORKS OTHER THAN RESTRICTED |
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FIREWORKS PROHIBITED. Except as provided by Section 352.051, the |
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commissioners court of a county may not prohibit or restrict the |
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sale or use of fireworks. |
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SECTION 2. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives |
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a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as |
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provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this |
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Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this |
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Act takes effect September 1, 2007. |