Bill > HB554

This bill modifies Texas state law regarding fireworks sales by adding Juneteenth (June 19th) as a new period for fireworks sales in counties where the commissioners court has approved such sales. Specifically, the bill amends the Occupations Code to allow retail fireworks permit holders to sell fireworks beginning June 14 and ending at midnight on June 19 in counties that have approved the sales. Additionally, the bill updates the Local Government Code to include Juneteenth in the list of holidays during which the Texas A&M Forest Service will be available to determine drought conditions that might affect fireworks sales. The bill requires counties to adopt orders for the Juneteenth fireworks season by June 1 of each year. The legislation will take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in both legislative chambers, or on September 1, 2025, if it does not receive the required immediate effect vote. This change recognizes Juneteenth, a federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans, by providing a specific window for fireworks sales during this period.

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