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Relating to fireworks sales to the public by retail fireworks permit holders on certain dates, the official text

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S.B. No. 996

AN ACT

relating to fireworks sales to the public by retail fireworks

permit holders on certain dates.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:

SECTION 1. Section 2154.202, Occupations Code, is amended

by adding Subsection (g-1) to read as follows:

(g-1) Notwithstanding Subsection (g), a retail fireworks

permit holder may sell fireworks only to the public during the

period beginning at 12:01 a.m. on July 5, 2026, and ending at 11:59

p.m. on July 5, 2026. This subsection expires September 1, 2026.

SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.

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President of the Senate
Speaker of the House

I hereby certify that S.B. No. 996 passed the Senate on

April 10, 2025, by the following vote: Yeas 30, Nays 0.

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Secretary of the Senate

I hereby certify that S.B. No. 996 passed the House on

May 12, 2025, by the following vote: Yeas 130, Nays 11, three

present not voting.

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Chief Clerk of the House

Approved:

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Date

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Governor
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