EXAS ORDER RESTRICTING CERTAIN FIREWORKS IN UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF UVALDE COUNTY, TEXAS INDEPENDENCE DAY OBSERVANCE PERIOD WHEREAS The Texas Forrest Service has determined that drought conditions exist in Uvalde County; and WHEREAS On the 271H day of May, 2025, the Uvalde County Commissioners Court has determined that the normal danger of fire in the unincorporated areas of Uvalde County is greatly enbanced by the extremely dry conditions now existing. NOW, THEREFORE, the Commissioners Court of Uvalde County adopts this Oder restricting the sale and use of restricted fireworks in the unincorporated areas of Uvalde County. A. A person may not sell, detonate, ignite, or in any way use fireworks classified as "skyrockets with sticks" under 49 C.F.R. part. 173100(r)(2) (10-01-86 edition) or Missiles with finds in any portion of the unincorporated areas of Uvalde County. B. This Order does not prohibit "permissible fireworks" as autborized in Occupations Code Section 2154.003(a). C. A person commits an offense if the person knowingly or intentionally violates a prohibition established by this Order. An offense under this order is a Class C misdemeanor. D. This Order expires on the date the Texas Forest Service determines drought conditions no longer exist in Uvalde County or when revoked by the Uvalde County Commissioners Court. APPROVED THIS THE 27TH DAY OF MAY, 2025 by the Uvalde County Commissioners Court. w a nar WILLEAM R. MITCHELL UVALDE COUNTY JUDGE Doua MVlioma DONNA M. WILLIAMS UVALDE COUNTY CLERK