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Commissioners amend order to allow fireworks sales in unincorporated Waller County
Summary
After debate over the standard annual fireworks order, the court amended the language and approved allowing fireworks sales in unincorporated Waller County for the usual December–January sales window, noting that sales remain subject to drought or burn bans.
The court considered the annual fireworks order regulating sales and use during the holiday season. Staff noted the county typically restricts certain types of fireworks during droughts or burn bans, and one commissioner proposed amending the order to authorize fireworks sales in unincorporated Waller County for the customary sales period surrounding New Year’s.
The court moved to amend the order’s language to allow sales in unincorporated areas and then voted to adopt the amended order. Commissioners and staff emphasized that authorization of sales does not override a drought declaration or burn ban; Marshall (public safety staff) noted restrictions still apply under drought/burn conditions.
The motion carried by voice vote; the court did not record a written emergency restriction and said the decision applies to sales authorization for the holiday window, subject to standard fire‑safety conditions and any future burn bans.
