TITLE: Relating to the required age for a license or permit relating to the conduct of a public fireworks display.

SUMMARY: Relating to the required age for a license or permit relating to the conduct of a public fireworks display.

FULL TEXT:
AN ACT relating to the required age for a license or permit relating to the conduct of a public fireworks display. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 2154.101(b), Occupations Code, is amended to read as follows: (b) A person who is younger than 18 [21] years of age may not be issued a [pyrotechnic operator's license. The minimum age of a person issued another] license under Subchapter D[is 18 years of age].SECTION 2. Section 2154.201(a), Occupations Code, is amended to read as follows: (a) [A person who is younger than 21 years of age may not be issued a public fireworks display permit.] A person who is younger than 18 years of age may not be issued a [another] permit under this subchapter. SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.