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H.B. No. 1899 AN ACT relating to the required age for a license or permit relating to the conduct of a public fireworks display. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 2154.101(b), Occupations Code, is amended to read as follows: (b) A person who is younger than 18 [21] years of age may not be issued a [pyrotechnic operator's license. The minimum age of a person issued another] license under Subchapter D [is 18 years of age]. SECTION 2. Section 2154.201(a), Occupations Code, is amended to read as follows: (a) [A person who is younger than 21 years of age may not be issued a public fireworks display permit.] A person who is younger than 18 years of age may not be issued a [another] permit under this subchapter. SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025. ______________________________ ______________________________ President of the Senate Speaker of the House I certify that H.B. No. 1899 was passed by the House on May 2, 2025, by the following vote: Yeas 121, Nays 1, 2 present, not voting. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House I certify that H.B. No. 1899 was passed by the Senate on May 14, 2025, by the following vote: Yeas 29, Nays 2. ______________________________ Secretary of the Senate APPROVED: _____________________ Date _____________________ Governor
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