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Lynn County Commissioners ban certain fireworks for Texas Independence Day
Summary
At a Feb. 9 meeting, the Lynn County Commissioners Court unanimously approved an order prohibiting certain "sticks and fin" fireworks for Texas Independence Day FY2026 to reduce fire risk and enhance public safety.
The Lynn County Commissioners Court on Feb. 9 unanimously adopted an order prohibiting certain "sticks and fin" fireworks during Texas Independence Day FY2026.
Judge Pro-Tem John Hawthorne introduced the item and said the order would prohibit those specified types of fireworks. Commissioner Tate Gass moved to approve the order and Commissioner Larry Durham seconded; all members present voted in favor and the motion carried.
The action was presented as a public-safety measure tied to the holiday observance. No public comments were offered during the public-comment period on the agenda item. The order was adopted as presented and the court recorded the unanimous vote.
The court did not discuss an enforcement mechanism or penalties during the meeting; no specific effective date beyond "Texas Independence Day FY2026" was specified in the meeting record. The court moved on to subsequent agenda items after the vote.
