This Is When You Can Start Buying Fireworks in Texas for July 4th

We love fireworks in Texas and with July 4th falling on a Friday, you better believe people will be buying enough fireworks to get them through the weekend. And in Texas, we love to celebrate Independence Day along with shooting off fireworks.

And soon, fireworks stands across Texas will open for the July 4th holiday. And while fireworks are banned inside city limits, we all know that people still buy them and before July 4, you will probably hear some going off in your neighborhood.

When Do Fireworks Stands Open In Texas for the July 4th Holiday?

If you are ready to buy fireworks, you won't have to wait much longer to buy fireworks. According to the Texas Comptroller's Office, fireworks stands can open and begin selling fireworks on Tuesday, June 24th.

Fireworks stands in Texas will operate from June 24 through July 4th.

Is It Legal To Set Off Fireworks in Texas?

Fireworks are legal in Texas but just about every city and town in Texas has a ban on both setting off fireworks and possessing fireworks. There are also some counties that will have burn bans in place meaning setting off fireworks would be illegal in the entire county.

Fines can vary from city to city and if you set something, like a field or worse a house on fire, the punishment increases.

While it may be illegal to set off fireworks within city limits, we all know it happens. Police will respond to calls but don't expect them to show up quickly. They are going to deal with emergencies first.

By the way, fireworks stands will reopen later in the year before New Year's Eve.