Bill would allow for firework sales year-round
A bill submitted by a Houston lawmaker last month would add more than 90 religious and other holidays throughout the year to when firework sales are authorized, with additions such as Ground Hog Day, Mardi Gras, Passover, Tax Day, Cinco de Mayo, Juneteenth and Wright Brothers Day.
Another proposal simply would add Labor Day to the short list of dates when pyrotechnics can be sold in Texas. In addition to the original big two — New Year’s and July Fourth — the Texas Legislature in recent years also has allowed fireworks sales for Texas Independence Day, San Jacinto Day and Memorial Day.
The 85th Legislature convenes Jan. 10 for its biennial 140-day session, during which time lawmakers could be asked to review several aspects of fireworks regulation.
Changes to the list of authorized sales dates have been slow and hard-fought over the years, making the prospects uncertain for the measure (House Bill 412) pre-filed Nov. 18 by Rep. Dan Huberty, R-Houston. It lists 92 holidays, without specified dates, when sales would be permitted, starting with the Roman Catholic feast of the Epiphany and ending with Kwanzaa.
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