Hallsville Prohibition of Discharge, Shooting, Ignition or Setting Off of Fireworks Propelled or Shot into the Air upon Discharge or Ignition ordinance (§ 210.1980)
Chapter 210: Offenses · Article XIII. Fireworks
In short: Fireworks that shoot or propel anything into the air, including bottle rockets and other rockets, may only be set off on July 4 between 9:00 A.M. and 11:00 P.M. Violators face a fine of $50 to $200, up to 15 days in county jail, or both.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
A. At all times other than on July 4 of each year between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 11:00 P.M., it shall be unlawful for any person to discharge, shoot, ignite or set off any fireworks that are propelled or shot into the air upon discharge or ignition, including bottle rockets or any other types or kinds of rocket.
B. At all times other than on July 4 of each year between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 11:00 P.M., it shall be unlawful for any person to discharge, shoot, ignite or set off any fireworks which, upon discharge or ignition, propel into the air any combustible or noncombustible projectile or other object.
C. Violation of this Section shall be an ordinance offense punishable by a fine of not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than two hundred dollars ($200.00), imprisonment in the County Jail not to exceed fifteen (15) days, or by both fine and imprisonment.
Official source: City of Hallsville official Code of Ordinances (online), § 210.1980
Last checked November 1, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.