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Court approves temporary fireworks sales window for Juneteenth after state law change
Summary
Following the recent passage of House Bill 554, Anderson County Commissioners approved an order allowing retail fireworks permit holders to sell fireworks from June 14 through midnight June 19 for Juneteenth celebrations.
The Anderson County Commissioners Court approved an order authorizing retail fireworks permit holders to sell fireworks to the public between June 14 and midnight on June 19 in observance of Juneteenth, citing a recently passed state law.
A county official summarized House Bill 554, which passed on May 26, 2025 and became effective immediately. The bill amends the Occupations Code and Local Government Code to allow retail fireworks permit holders to sell fireworks during the specified Juneteenth period if the county commissioners court authorizes the sale window. The judge placed the order on the agenda to align county practice with the new state statute.
Commissioners approved the order without recorded dissent (motion by Commissioner Will Banks; second by Commissioner Hill). The court did not amend local restrictions beyond the sale window and did not discuss permitting fees or specific conditions for sales at the meeting.
County staff said permitting and enforcement remain governed by existing local permitting processes; retailers must hold valid retail fireworks permits. The court’s order authorizes the sale window only and does not change other local safety or fire‑prevention regulations.
