Fireworks Stands Near Me: Opening a Texas Stand and Where to Buy Fireworks Wholesale
How the fireworks stands near me on every Texas highway get built — permit windows, stand rules, opening-day inventory, and where to buy fireworks wholesale by the case.
Texas is one of the friendliest states in the country for consumer fireworks retail, but the two selling windows are short and the paperwork isn't optional. Here's what a first-year operator needs lined up before a single case hits the shelf.
The two legal selling windows
Texas allows retail fireworks sales from June 24 through midnight July 4, and again from December 20 through midnight January 1. Some counties allow additional days around San Jacinto Day, Memorial Day, Texas Independence Day, and Cinco de Mayo — check with your county fire marshal.
Permits and location
- State retail permit from the Texas State Fire Marshal's Office — apply 60+ days ahead.
- Stand must sit at least 100 feet from the nearest building and 300 feet from any gas pump.
- Landowner agreement in writing, with insurance rider naming the property owner.
- General liability policy of at least $1M is standard for wholesale suppliers to ship to you.
Your first order
Budget $15,000–$25,000 for a first-year stand and lean on a Texas-based wholesaler who will actually pick up the phone. Order 6–8 weeks out, split across cakes, novelties, and family assortments. LPS ships manufacturer-direct out of DFW and will walk a first-year operator through the mix.
Ready to order
Manufacturer-direct wholesale from DFW.
Case pricing, same-week freight across Texas and beyond.