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Texas Fireworks Buying Age (2026)

Info: In Texas you must be 16 to buy fireworks; sales to anyone under 16, or to anyone who is intoxicated or incompetent, are prohibited.

InfoVerified May 31, 2026

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In Texas you must be 16 to buy fireworks; sales to anyone under 16, or to anyone who is intoxicated or incompetent, are prohibited. State-permitted stands sell them, many sited at county lines just outside city limits.

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Fireworks Buying Age in states bordering Texas

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

ArkansasInfo
You must be 18 to buy fireworks in Arkansas, which are sold at seasonal stands and stores. Arkansas is a well-known source for buyers from stricter neighboring states.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: dps.arkansas.gov · Full Arkansas rule →
LouisianaInfo
In Louisiana you must be 15 to buy fireworks — it is unlawful to sell them to a child under 15. Sellers must be licensed by the State Fire Marshal and may operate only where local law permits sales.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: lasfm.org · Full Louisiana rule →
New MexicoInfo
In New Mexico you must be 16 to buy fireworks — it is unlawful to sell them to anyone under 16, or to anyone who is intoxicated (NMSA 60-2C-8). Licensed retailers sell them during the permitted sale periods.
Verified Jul 30, 2026 · Source: nmonesource.com · Full New Mexico rule →
OklahomaInfo
In Oklahoma you must be 12 to buy fireworks on your own — it is illegal to sell to anyone under 12 unless they are accompanied by an adult. State-licensed retailers sell them and, since May 20, 2026 (Senate Bill 1948), may sell year-round rather than only during seasonal windows.
Verified Jun 8, 2026 · Source: oklahoma.gov · Full Oklahoma rule →

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