Firework Permitting

Firework Permitting

Fireworks Retail

A person selling fireworks 1.4G directly to the public must obtain a nonrenewable permit for each retail location. TDI Texas Department of Insurance.

A retail fireworks permit holder may sell fireworks to the public only during the following periods:

  • Beginning June 24 and ending at midnight on July 4.
  • Diwali (Rotating 10-day season as outlined by the Texas Department of Insurance) 
  • Beginning December 20 and ending at midnight on January 1 of the following year.

Harris County Fireworks Permit


Firework Displays

Outdoor displays of Fireworks 1.3G require a permit from the Texas State Fire Marshal’s Office. The Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office will conduct a site inspection and approval in accordance with Section 2154.204 of the Texas Occupations Code.

  • A county-issued permit is required before any use of flame effects or pyrotechnics, including Fireworks 1.4G, in unincorporated Harris County if any of the following conditions exist:
    • Indoor use.
    • Use before a proximate audience.
    • Use before an assembly or 50 people or more.

    **Note: If fireworks are associated with a special event, you must obtain a special event permit too.

Harris County Display Permit


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