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Texas · Through 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025

Tex. Penal Code § 50.01: DEFINITIONS.

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  1. PENAL CODE
  2. TITLE 10. OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, AND MORALS
  3. CHAPTER 50. FIREWORKS

In this chapter:

(1) "Consumer firework" and "fireworks" have the meanings assigned by 49 C.F.R. Section 173.59.

(2) "Law enforcement officer" means a person who is a peace officer under Article 2A.001, Code of Criminal Procedure, or a person who is a federal law enforcement officer, as defined by 5 U.S.C. Section 8331(20).

Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 200 (H.B. 2366), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2021.

Amended by:

Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 765 (H.B. 4504), Sec. 2.158, eff. January 1, 2025.

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