What does an “aerial fireworks ban” mean for consumers?
Texas classifies its consumer fireworks into aerial and ground-based categories.  This year’s dry weather has prompted counties to impose a ban on the sale and use of certain types of aerial fireworks.

Consumers may not purchase or use stick rockets or missiles with fins or rudders in any of the banned counties.

Fireworks That Can Still Be Purchased
Consumers can still purchase and safely use the following ground-based fireworks during the bans:

• Roman candles
• Sparklers
• Mortars
• Multi-shot items
• Reloadables
• Fountains
• Firecrackers

Safety Tips
Vendors are assigned responsibility to encourage consumers to follow these basic safety guidelines:

• Buy fireworks only from licensed retail outlets
• Follow directions carefully - with close adult supervision
• Never experiment with homemade or altered fireworks
• Use fireworks outdoors, in a safe area away from dry grass and buildings
• Before you enjoy fireworks, get permission from the property owner
• Keep a bucket of water, wet towels and a garden hose nearby
• Light one firework at a time - then move back quickly!
• Never shoot fireworks from metal or glass containers
• Never carry fireworks in your pocket
• Never point or throw fireworks at people or animals