Tex. Occ. Code Section 2154.304
Seizure of Illegal Fireworks

(a)

The state fire marshal, a fire chief, a fire marshal, their deputies, or a peace officer may seize illegal fireworks. Fireworks seized in the enforcement of this chapter shall be kept in the custody of the seizing agent or the sheriff of the county in which the fireworks were seized.

(b)

The owner of the seized fireworks may file an action contesting the seizure in a district court in the county in which the fireworks were seized.

(c)

Not later than the 30th day after the hearing on the seizure, the court may authorize the return of part or all of the confiscated fireworks. The court shall order any fireworks not returned to be destroyed. If an action contesting the seizure is not filed by the 30th day after the seizure, the seizing agent or the sheriff shall destroy the fireworks.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.

Source: Section 2154.304 — Seizure of Illegal Fireworks, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.­2154.­htm#2154.­304 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

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