To: County and municipal fire marshals; firework distributers, firework retail salespersons
House Bill 2259 amends the Occupations Code 2154.202 (c) which states:
(c) The Commissioner shall provide for the sale of a retail fireworks permit through an internet website. A person may purchase a permit on the website. The Texas Department of Insurance shall post a link to the website on the department’s Internet website.
Sections 2154.202 (d) and (f) are repealed from the Occupations Code.
This amendment takes effect on September 1, 2023. TDI will adopt rules.