All Roll Calls
Yes: 335 • No: 15
TexasHB 55489th Legislature Regular SessionHouse
Relating to the sale of fireworks on and before the Juneteenth holiday.
Sponsored By: Greg Bonnen, Carrie Isaac, Jolanda "Jo" Jones, Terri Leo Wilson, Christian Manuel, Mayes Middleton (Republican)
Signed by Governor
JUNETEENTHCounty Government--GeneralHolidaysSafety--FireworksTEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
More Juneteenth sales for fireworks retailers
Texas fireworks permit holders can sell from June 14 through midnight June 19, with county commissioners court approval. Sales remain allowed June 24–July 4 and December 20–January 1. May 1–5 sales require county approval and a location within 100 miles of the Texas–Mexico border. Other existing exceptions still apply. The law takes effect immediately with a two-thirds vote in both legislative chambers; otherwise, its effective date is September 1, 2025.
Counties get updated fireworks drought support
The Texas A&M Forest Service must check countywide average drought conditions on request, provide measurement guidelines, and report when drought ends. Daily support covers Independence Day, San Jacinto Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Fourth of July, Diwali, and December fireworks seasons. The service can accept donated money or equipment for this work. County fireworks restriction orders have these deadlines: February 15 for Independence Day; April 1 for San Jacinto Day; April 25 for Cinco de Mayo; and May 15 for Memorial Day. Remaining deadlines are June 1 for Juneteenth, June 15 for Fourth of July, 15 days before Diwali, and December 15 for December.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Greg Bonnen
House
Carrie Isaac
House
Jolanda "Jo" Jones
House
Terri Leo Wilson
House
Christian Manuel
House
Mayes Middleton
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Salman Bhojani
House
Caroline Harris Davila
House
Adam Hinojosa
Republican • Senate
Penny Morales Shaw
House
Katrina Pierson
House
Mihaela Plesa
House
Joanne Shofner
House
Valoree Swanson
House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 5/13/2025
Record vote
Yes: 31 • No: 0
Senate vote • 5/13/2025
Record vote
Yes: 31 • No: 0
House vote • 5/1/2025
Record vote
Yes: 126 • No: 7
House vote • 4/30/2025
Record vote
Yes: 134 • No: 7
House vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Intergovernmental Affairs
Yes: 8 • No: 1
Senate vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Local Government
Yes: 5 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Effective immediately
5/26/2025HouseSigned by the Governor
5/26/2025HouseSent to the Governor
5/14/2025HouseSigned in the Senate
5/14/2025SenateSigned in the House
5/14/2025HouseReported enrolled
5/13/2025HouseSenate passage reported
5/13/2025HouseRecord vote
5/13/2025SenatePassed
5/13/2025SenateRead 3rd time
5/13/2025SenateRecord vote
5/13/2025SenateThree day rule suspended
5/13/2025SenateVote recorded in Journal
5/13/2025SenateRead 2nd time & passed to 3rd reading
5/13/2025SenateRules suspended-Regular order of business
5/13/2025SenateCo-sponsor authorized
5/13/2025SenatePlaced on intent calendar
5/12/2025SenateCommittee report printed and distributed
5/9/2025SenateRecommended for local & uncontested calendar
5/9/2025SenateReported favorably w/o amendments
5/9/2025SenateVote taken in committee
5/8/2025SenateConsidered in public hearing
5/8/2025SenateScheduled for public hearing on . . .
5/8/2025SenateReferred to Local Government
5/5/2025SenateRead first time
5/5/2025Senate
Bill Text
Engrossed
Enrolled
House Committee Report
Introduced
Senate Committee Report
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