THE GOVERNOR
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THE STATE OF TEXAS
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS
EXECUTIVE ORDER GWB 96-8/Aransas
RELATING TO A BAN ON THE SALE AND USE OF AERIAL FIREWORKS IN ARANSAS COUNTY, 
TEXAS 
WHEREAS, Aransas County is suffering from an extended drought that has caused 
local vegetation to become dry and flammable, thereby creating conditions that 
pose the threat of large, dangerous, and fast-moving wildfires which have the 
potential of endangering lives and damaging property on a large scale;  
WHEREAS, the dim prospects of rainfall that would abate the drought, the 
magnitude of the danger for potential damage, and the speed at which such fires 
could escalate to major proportions constitute an imminent threat of greater 
disaster; 
WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of the Texas Disaster Act of 1975 
(Title 4, Chapter 418 of the Texas Government Code, hereinafter "Act") a State 
Emergency Management Plan has been adopted (hereinafter "Plan"), and in 
accordance therewith a State of Disaster has been declared for all 254 Texas 
counties, including Aransas County, based on the imminent threat of wildfire; 
WHEREAS, the Texas State Fire Marshal believes that the use of aerial fireworks 
in conditions of severe drought presents the threat of wildfire and would 
constitute an imminent threat of disaster and that the properly supervised use 
of ground fireworks under current climatic conditions would not present a threat 
of imminent disaster; 
WHEREAS, for purposes of this Executive Order, aerial fireworks are as defined 
in the American Pyrotechnics Association, Inc. Standard 87-1, April, 1993 
Edition, as amended, Section 3.1.2 et seq. ( Sections 3.1.2.1 through 3.1.2.5), 
adopted by the U.S. Department of Transportation and as attached hereto and 
incorporated herein by reference; and 
WHEREAS, the County Commissioners Court of Aransas County, Texas, adopted an 
official Resolution requesting the Governor, pursuant to the authority granted 
to him in the Act and in accordance with the Plan, to impose a ban on the sale 
and use of aerial fireworks and other pyrotechnic devices used for display and 
celebration, other than municipally sponsored fireworks displays, until such 
time as no disaster from drought is imminent. 
NOW, THEREFORE, I GEORGE W. BUSH, GOVERNOR OF TEXAS, in accordance with the 
Plan, and by authority of the Act, do hereby prohibit the retail sales (sales to 
the public) and use of aerial fireworks, as defined above, in Aransas County, 
Texas, except for municipally sponsored or permitted fireworks displays, until 
the State of Disaster in Aransas County has been terminated or this Order is 
sooner rescinded. 

RELATING TO A BAN ON THE SALE AND USE OF AERIAL FIREWORKS IN ARCHER COUNTY, 
TEXAS 
WHEREAS, Archer County is suffering from an extended drought that has caused 
local vegetation to become dry and flammable, thereby creating conditions that 
pose the threat of large, dangerous, and fast-moving wildfires which have the 
potential of endangering lives and damaging property on a large scale;  
WHEREAS, the dim prospects of rainfall that would abate the drought, the 
magnitude of the danger for potential damage, and the speed at which such fires 
could escalate to major proportions constitute an imminent threat of greater 
disaster; 
WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of the Texas Disaster Act of 1975 
(Title 4, Chapter 418 of the Texas Government Code, hereinafter "Act") a State 
Emergency Management Plan has been adopted (hereinafter "Plan"), and in 
accordance therewith a State of Disaster has been declared for all 254 Texas 
counties, including Archer County, based on the imminent threat of wildfire;  
WHEREAS, the Texas State Fire Marshal believes that the use of aerial fireworks 
in conditions of severe drought presents the threat of wildfire and would 
constitute an imminent threat of disaster and that the properly supervised use 
of ground fireworks under current climatic conditions would not present a threat 
of imminent disaster; 
WHEREAS, for purposes of this Executive Order, aerial fireworks are as defined 
in the American Pyrotechnics Association, Inc. Standard 87-1, April, 1993 
Edition, as amended, Section 3.1.2 et seq. ( Sections 3.1.2.1 through 3.1.2.5), 
adopted by the U.S. Department of Transportation and as attached hereto and 
incorporated herein by reference; and 
WHEREAS, the County Commissioners Court of Archer County, Texas, adopted an 
official Resolution requesting the Governor, pursuant to the authority granted 
to him in the Act and in accordance with the Plan, to impose a ban on the sale 
and use of aerial fireworks and other pyrotechnic devices used for display and 
celebration, other than municipally sponsored fireworks displays, until such 
time as no disaster from drought is imminent. 
NOW, THEREFORE, I GEORGE W. BUSH, GOVERNOR OF TEXAS, in accordance with the 
Plan, and by authority of the Act, do hereby prohibit the retail sales (sales to 
the public) and use of aerial fireworks, as defined above, in Archer County, 
Texas, except for municipally sponsored or permitted fireworks displays, until 
the State of Disaster in Archer County has been terminated or this Order is 
sooner rescinded. 

RELATING TO A BAN ON THE SALE AND USE OF AERIAL FIREWORKS IN ARMSTRONG COUNTY, 
TEXAS 
WHEREAS, Armstrong County is suffering from an extended drought that has caused 
local vegetation to become dry and flammable, thereby creating conditions that 
pose the threat of large, dangerous, and fast-moving wildfires which have the 
potential of endangering lives and damaging property on a large scale;  
WHEREAS, the dim prospects of rainfall that would abate the drought, the 
magnitude of the danger for potential damage, and the speed at which such fires 
could escalate to major proportions constitute an imminent threat of greater 
disaster; 
WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of the Texas Disaster Act of 1975 
(Title 4, Chapter 418 of the Texas Government Code, hereinafter "Act") a State 
Emergency Management Plan has been adopted (hereinafter "Plan"), and in 
accordance therewith a State of Disaster has been declared for all 254 Texas 
counties, including Armstrong County, based on the imminent threat of wildfire; 
WHEREAS, the Texas State Fire Marshal believes that the use of aerial fireworks 
in conditions of severe drought presents the threat of wildfire and would 
constitute an imminent threat of disaster and that the properly supervised use 
of ground fireworks under current climatic conditions would not present a threat 
of imminent disaster; 
WHEREAS, for purposes of this Executive Order, aerial fireworks are as defined 
in the American Pyrotechnics Association, Inc. Standard 87-1, April, 1993 
Edition, as amended, Section 3.1.2 et seq. ( Sections 3.1.2.1 through 3.1.2.5), 
adopted by the U.S. Department of Transportation and as attached hereto and 
incorporated herein by reference; and 
WHEREAS, the County Commissioners Court of Armstrong County, Texas, adopted an 
official Resolution requesting the Governor, pursuant to the authority granted 
to him in the Act and in accordance with the Plan, to impose a ban on the sale 
and use of aerial ireworks and other pyrotechnic devices used for display and 
celebration, other than municipally sponsored fireworks displays, until such 
time as no disaster from drought is imminent. 
NOW, THEREFORE, I GEORGE W. BUSH, GOVERNOR OF TEXAS, in accordance with the 
Plan, and by authority of the Act, do hereby prohibit the retail sales (sales to 
the public) and use of aerial fireworks, as defined above, in Armstrong County, 
Texas, except for municipally sponsored or permitted fireworks displays, until 
the State of Disaster in Armstrong County has been terminated or this Order is 
sooner rescinded. 

RELATING TO A BAN ON THE SALE AND USE OF AERIAL FIREWORKS IN AUSTIN COUNTY, 
TEXAS 
WHEREAS, Austin County is suffering from an extended drought that has caused 
local vegetation to become dry and flammable, thereby creating conditions that 
pose the threat of large, dangerous, and fast-moving wildfires which have the 
potential of endangering lives and damaging property on a large scale;  
WHEREAS, the dim prospects of rainfall that would abate the drought, the 
magnitude of the danger for potential damage, and the speed at which such fires 
could escalate to major proportions constitute an imminent threat of greater 
disaster; 
WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of the Texas Disaster Act of 1975 
(Title 4, Chapter 418 of the Texas Government Code, hereinafter "Act") a State 
Emergency Management Plan has been adopted (hereinafter "Plan"), and in 
accordance therewith a State of Disaster has been declared for all 254 Texas 
counties, including Austin County, based on the imminent threat of wildfire;  
WHEREAS, the Texas State Fire Marshal believes that the use of aerial fireworks 
in conditions of severe drought presents the threat of wildfire and would 
constitute an imminent threat of disaster and that the properly supervised use 
of ground fireworks under current climatic conditions would not present a threat 
of imminent disaster; 
WHEREAS, for purposes of this Executive Order, aerial fireworks are as defined 
in the American Pyrotechnics Association, Inc. Standard 87-1, April, 1993 
Edition, as amended, Section 3.1.2 et seq. ( Sections 3.1.2.1 through 3.1.2.5), 
adopted by the U.S. Department of Transportation and as attached hereto and 
incorporated herein by reference; and 
WHEREAS, the County Commissioners Court of Austin County, Texas, adopted an 
official Resolution requesting the Governor, pursuant to the authority granted 
to him in the Act and in accordance with the Plan, to impose a ban on the sale 
and use of aerial fireworks and other pyrotechnic devices used for display and 
celebration, other than municipally sponsored fireworks displays, until such 
time as no disaster from drought is imminent. 
NOW, THEREFORE, I GEORGE W. BUSH, GOVERNOR OF TEXAS, in accordance with the 
Plan, and by authority of the Act, do hereby prohibit the retail sales (sales to 
the public) and use of aerial fireworks, as defined above, in Austin County, 
Texas, except for municipally sponsored or permitted fireworks displays, until 
the State of Disaster in Austin County has been terminated or this Order is 
sooner rescinded. 

RELATING TO A BAN ON THE SALE AND USE OF AERIAL FIREWORKS IN BEE COUNTY,
TEXAS 
WHEREAS, Bee County is suffering from an extended drought that has caused local 
vegetation to become dry and flammable, thereby creating conditions that pose 
the threat of large, dangerous, and fast-moving wildfires which have the 
potential of endangering lives and damaging property on a large scale;  
WHEREAS, the dim prospects of rainfall that would abate the drought, the 
magnitude of the danger for potential damage, and the speed at which such fires 
could escalate to major proportions constitute an imminent threat of greater 
disaster; 
WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of the Texas Disaster Act of 1975 
(Title 4, Chapter 418 of the Texas Government Code, hereinafter "Act") a State 
Emergency Management Plan has been adopted (hereinafter "Plan"), and in 
accordance therewith a State of Disaster has been declared for all 254 Texas 
counties, including Bee County, based on the imminent threat of wildfire;  
WHEREAS, the Texas State Fire Marshal believes that the use of aerial fireworks 
in conditions of severe drought presents the threat of wildfire and would 
constitute an imminent threat of disaster and that the properly supervised use 
of ground fireworks under current climatic conditions would not present a threat 
of imminent disaster; 
WHEREAS, for purposes of this Executive Order, aerial fireworks are as defined 
in the American Pyrotechnics Association, Inc. Standard 87-1, April, 1993 
Edition, as amended, Section 3.1.2 et seq. ( Sections 3.1.2.1 through 3.1.2.5), 
adopted by the U.S. Department of Transportation and as attached hereto and 
incorporated herein by reference; and 
WHEREAS, the County Commissioners Court of Bee County, Texas, adopted an 
official Resolution requesting the Governor, pursuant to the authority granted 
to him in the Act and in accordance with the Plan, to impose a ban on the sale 
and use of aerial fireworks and other pyrotechnic devices used for display and 
celebration, other than municipally sponsored fireworks displays, until such 
time as no disaster from drought is imminent. 
NOW, THEREFORE, I GEORGE W. BUSH, GOVERNOR OF TEXAS, in accordance with the 
Plan, and by authority of the Act, do hereby prohibit the retail sales (sales to 
the public) and use of aerial fireworks, as defined above, in Bee County, Texas, 
except for municipally sponsored or permitted fireworks displays, until the 
State of Disaster in Bee County has been terminated or this Order is sooner 
rescinded. 

RELATING TO A BAN ON THE SALE AND USE OF AERIAL FIREWORKS IN FOARD COUNTY, TEXAS 
WHEREAS, Foard County is suffering from an extended drought that has caused 
local vegetation to become dry and flammable, thereby creating conditions that 
pose the threat of large, dangerous, and fast-moving wildfires which have the 
potential of endangering lives and damaging property on a large scale;  
WHEREAS, the dim prospects of rainfall that would abate the drought, the 
magnitude of the danger for potential damage, and the speed at which such fires 
could escalate to major proportions constitute an imminent threat of greater 
disaster; 
WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of the Texas Disaster Act of 1975 
(Title 4, Chapter 418 of the Texas Government Code, hereinafter "Act") a State 
Emergency Management Plan has been adopted (hereinafter "Plan"), and in 
accordance therewith a State of Disaster has been declared for all 254 Texas 
counties, including Foard County, based on the imminent threat of wildfire;  
WHEREAS, the Texas State Fire Marshal believes that the use of aerial fireworks 
in conditions of severe drought presents the threat of wildfire and would 
constitute an imminent threat of disaster and that the properly supervised use 
of ground fireworks under current climatic conditions would not present a threat 
of imminent disaster; 
WHEREAS, for purposes of this Executive Order, aerial fireworks are as defined 
in the American Pyrotechnics Association, Inc. Standard 87-1, April, 1993 
Edition, as amended, Section 3.1.2 et seq. ( Sections 3.1.2.1 through 3.1.2.5), 
adopted by the U.S. Department of Transportation and as attached hereto and 
incorporated herein by reference; and 
WHEREAS, the County Commissioners Court of Foard County, Texas, adopted an 
official Resolution requesting the Governor, pursuant to the authority granted 
to him in the Act and in accordance with the Plan, to impose a ban on the sale 
and use of aerial fireworks and other pyrotechnic devices used for display and 
celebration, other than municipally sponsored fireworks displays, until such 
time as no disaster from drought is imminent. 
NOW, THEREFORE, I GEORGE W. BUSH, GOVERNOR OF TEXAS, in accordance with the 
Plan, and by authority of the Act, do hereby prohibit the retail sales (sales to 
the public) and use of aerial fireworks, as defined above, in Foard County, 
Texas, except for municipally sponsored or permitted fireworks displays, until 
the State of Disaster in Foard County has been terminated or this Order is 
sooner rescinded. 

RELATING TO A BAN ON THE SALE AND USE OF AERIAL FIREWORKS IN CROCKETT COUNTY, 
TEXAS 
WHEREAS, Crockett County is suffering from an extended drought that has caused 
local vegetation to become dry and flammable, thereby creating conditions that 
pose the threat of large, dangerous, and fast-moving wildfires which have the 
potential of endangering lives and damaging property on a large scale;  
WHEREAS, the dim prospects of rainfall that would abate the drought, the 
magnitude of the danger for potential damage, and the speed at which such fires 
could escalate to major proportions constitute an imminent threat of greater 
disaster; 
WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of the Texas Disaster Act of 1975 
(Title 4, Chapter 418 of the Texas Government Code, hereinafter "Act") a State 
Emergency Management Plan has been adopted (hereinafter "Plan"), and in 
accordance therewith a State of Disaster has been declared for all 254 Texas 
counties, including Crockett County, based on the imminent threat of wildfire; 
WHEREAS, the Texas State Fire Marshal believes that the use of aerial fireworks 
in conditions of severe drought presents the threat of wildfire and would 
constitute an imminent threat of disaster and that the properly supervised use 
of ground fireworks under current climatic conditions would not present a threat 
of imminent disaster; 
WHEREAS, for purposes of this Executive Order, aerial fireworks are as defined 
in the American Pyrotechnics Association, Inc. Standard 87-1, April, 1993 
Edition, as amended, Section 3.1.2 et seq. ( Sections 3.1.2.1 through 3.1.2.5), 
adopted by the U.S. Department of Transportation and as attached hereto and 
incorporated herein by reference; and 
WHEREAS, the County Commissioners Court of Crockett County, Texas, adopted an 
official Resolution requesting the Governor, pursuant to the authority granted 
to him in the Act and in accordance with the Plan, to impose a ban on the sale 
and use of aerial fireworks and other pyrotechnic devices used for display and 
celebration, other than municipally sponsored fireworks displays, until such 
time as no disaster from drought is imminent. 
NOW, THEREFORE, I GEORGE W. BUSH, GOVERNOR OF TEXAS, in accordance with the 
Plan, and by authority of the Act, do hereby prohibit the retail sales (sales to 
the public) and use of aerial fireworks, as defined above, in Crockett County, 
Texas, except for municipally sponsored or permitted fireworks displays, until 
the State of Disaster in Crockett County has been terminated or this Order is 
sooner rescinded. 

RELATING TO A BAN ON THE SALE AND USE OF AERIAL FIREWORKS IN FOARD COUNTY, TEXAS 
WHEREAS, Foard County is suffering from an extended drought that has caused 
local vegetation to become dry and flammable, thereby creating conditions that 
pose the threat of large, dangerous, and fast-moving wildfires which have the 
potential of endangering lives and damaging property on a large scale;  
WHEREAS, the dim prospects of rainfall that would abate the drought, the 
magnitude of the danger for potential damage, and the speed at which such fires 
could escalate to major proportions constitute an imminent threat of greater 
disaster; 
WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of the Texas Disaster Act of 1975 
(Title 4, Chapter 418 of the Texas Government Code, hereinafter "Act") a State 
Emergency Management Plan has been adopted (hereinafter "Plan"), and in 
accordance therewith a State of Disaster has been declared for all 254 Texas 
counties, including Foard County, based on the imminent threat of wildfire;  
WHEREAS, the Texas State Fire Marshal believes that the use of aerial fireworks 
in conditions of severe drought presents the threat of wildfire and would 
constitute an imminent threat of disaster and that the properly supervised use 
of ground fireworks under current climatic conditions would not present a threat 
of imminent disaster; 
WHEREAS, for purposes of this Executive Order, aerial fireworks are as defined 
in the American Pyrotechnics Association, Inc. Standard 87-1, April, 1993 
Edition, as amended, Section 3.1.2 et seq. ( Sections 3.1.2.1 through 3.1.2.5), 
adopted by the U.S. Department of Transportation and as attached hereto and 
incorporated herein by reference; and 
WHEREAS, the County Commissioners Court of Foard County, Texas, adopted an 
official Resolution requesting the Governor, pursuant to the authority granted 
to him in the Act and in accordance with the Plan, to impose a ban on the sale 
and use of aerial fireworks and other pyrotechnic devices used for display and 
celebration, other than municipally sponsored fireworks displays, until such 
time as no disaster from drought is imminent. 
NOW, THEREFORE, I GEORGE W. BUSH, GOVERNOR OF TEXAS, in accordance with the 
Plan, and by authority of the Act, do hereby prohibit the retail sales (sales to 
the public) and use of aerial fireworks, as defined above, in Foard County, 
Texas, except for municipally sponsored or permitted fireworks displays, until 
the State of Disaster in Foard County has been terminated or this Order is 
sooner rescinded. 

RELATING TO A BAN ON THE SALE AND USE OF AERIAL FIREWORKS IN ELLIS COUNTY, TEXAS 
WHEREAS, Ellis County is suffering from an extended drought that has caused 
local vegetation to become dry and flammable, thereby creating conditions that 
pose the threat of large, dangerous, and fast-moving wildfires which have the 
potential of endangering lives and damaging property on a large scale;  
WHEREAS, the dim prospects of rainfall that would abate the drought, the 
magnitude of the danger for potential damage, and the speed at which such fires 
could escalate to major proportions constitute an imminent threat of greater 
disaster; 
WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of the Texas Disaster Act of 1975 
(Title 4, Chapter 418 of the Texas Government Code, hereinafter "Act") a State 
Emergency Management Plan has been adopted (hereinafter "Plan"), and in 
accordance therewith a State of Disaster has been declared for all 254 Texas 
counties, including Ellis County, based on the imminent threat of wildfire;  
WHEREAS, the Texas State Fire Marshal believes that the use of aerial fireworks 
in conditions of severe drought presents the threat of wildfire and would 
constitute an imminent threat of disaster and that the properly supervised use 
of ground fireworks under current climatic conditions would not present a threat 
of imminent disaster; 
WHEREAS, for purposes of this Executive Order, aerial fireworks are as defined 
in H.B. 828, Chapter 500, 74th Legislature, Regular Session, incorporated herein 
by reference, plus Roman Candles; and 
WHEREAS, the County Commissioners Court of Ellis County, Texas, adopted an 
official Resolution requesting the Governor, pursuant to the authority granted 
to him in the Act and in accordance with the Plan, to impose a ban on the sale 
and discharge of aerial fireworks and other pyrotechnic devices used for display 
and celebration, other than municipally sponsored fireworks displays, until such 
time as no disaster from drought is imminent. 
NOW, THEREFORE, I GEORGE W. BUSH, GOVERNOR OF TEXAS, in accordance with the 
Plan, and by authority of the Act, do hereby prohibit the retail sales (sales to 
the public) and use of aerial fireworks, as defined above, in Ellis County, 
Texas, except for municipally sponsored or permitted fireworks displays, until 
the State of Disaster in Ellis County has been terminated or this Order is 
sooner rescinded. 

RELATING TO A BAN ON THE SALE AND USE OF AERIAL FIREWORKS IN EL PASO COUNTY, 
TEXAS 
WHEREAS, El Paso County is suffering from an extended drought that has caused 
local vegetation to become dry and flammable, thereby creating conditions that 
pose the threat of large, dangerous, and fast-moving wildfires which have the 
potential of endangering lives and damaging property on a large scale;  
WHEREAS, the dim prospects of rainfall that would abate the drought, the 
magnitude of the danger for potential damage, and the speed at which such fires 
could escalate to major proportions constitute an imminent threat of greater 
disaster; 
WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of the Texas Disaster Act of 1975 
(Title 4, Chapter 418 of the Texas Government Code, hereinafter "Act") a State 
Emergency Management Plan has been adopted (hereinafter "Plan"), and in 
accordance therewith a State of Disaster has been declared for all 254 Texas 
counties, including El Paso County, based on the imminent threat of wildfire; 
WHEREAS, the Texas State Fire Marshal believes that the use of aerial fireworks 
in conditions of severe drought presents the threat of wildfire and would 
constitute an imminent threat of disaster and that the properly supervised use 
of ground fireworks under current climatic conditions would not present a threat 
of imminent disaster; 
WHEREAS, the County Commissioners Court of El Paso County, Texas, adopted an 
official Resolution requesting the Governor, pursuant to the authority granted 
to him in the Act and in accordance with the Plan, to impose a ban on the sale 
and use of all pyrotechnic devices other than municipally sponsored fireworks 
displays, until such time as no disaster from drought is imminent.
NOW, THEREFORE, I GEORGE W. BUSH, GOVERNOR OF TEXAS, in accordance with the 
Plan, and by authority of the Act, do hereby prohibit the retail sales (sales to 
the public) and use of aerial fireworks that have fins or rudders for the 
purpose of achieving aerodynamic flight, including devices that would be 
considered missiles or rockets and including devices that are commonly known as 
bottle rockets used for display and celebration in El Paso County, Texas, except 
for municipally sponsored or permitted fireworks displays, until the State of 
Disaster in El Paso County has been terminated or this Order is sooner 
rescinded. 

RELATING TO A BAN ON THE SALE AND USE OF AERIAL FIREWORKS IN UVALDE COUNTY, 
TEXAS 
WHEREAS, Uvalde County is suffering from an extended drought that has caused 
local vegetation to become dry and flammable, thereby creating conditions that 
pose the threat of large, dangerous, and fast-moving wildfires which have the 
potential of endangering lives and damaging property on a large scale;  
WHEREAS, the dim prospects of rainfall that would abate the drought, the 
magnitude of the danger for potential damage, and the speed at which such fires 
could escalate to major proportions constitute an imminent threat of greater 
disaster; 
WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of the Texas Disaster Act of 1975 
(Title 4, Chapter 418 of the Texas Government Code, hereinafter "Act") a State 
Emergency Management Plan has been adopted (hereinafter "Plan"), and in 
accordance therewith a State of Disaster has been declared for all 254 Texas 
counties, including Uvalde County, based on the imminent threat of wildfire;  
WHEREAS, the Texas State Fire Marshal believes that the use of aerial fireworks 
in conditions of severe drought presents the threat of wildfire and would 
constitute an imminent threat of disaster and that the properly supervised use 
of ground fireworks under current climatic conditions would not present a threat 
of imminent disaster; 
WHEREAS, for purposes of this Executive Order, aerial fireworks are as defined 
in the American Pyrotechnics Association, Inc. Standard 87-1, April, 1993 
Edition, as amended, Section 3.1.2 et seq. ( Sections 3.1.2.1 through 3.1.2.5), 
adopted by the U.S. Department of Transportation and as attached hereto and 
incorporated herein by reference; and 
WHEREAS, the County Commissioners Court of Uvalde County, Texas, adopted an 
official Resolution requesting the Governor, pursuant to the authority granted 
to him in the Act and in accordance with the Plan, to impose a ban on the sale 
and use of aerial fireworks and other pyrotechnic devices used for display and 
celebration, other than municipally sponsored fireworks displays, until such 
time as no disaster from drought is imminent. 
NOW, THEREFORE, I GEORGE W. BUSH, GOVERNOR OF TEXAS, in accordance with the 
Plan, and by authority of the Act, do hereby prohibit the retail sales (sales to 
the public) and use of aerial fireworks, as defined above, in Uvalde County, 
Texas, except for municipally sponsored or permitted fireworks displays, until 
the State of Disaster in Uvalde County has been terminated or this Order is 
sooner rescinded. 

RELATING TO A BAN ON THE SALE AND USE OF AERIAL FIREWORKS IN FORT BEND COUNTY, 
TEXAS 
WHEREAS, Fort Bend County is suffering from an extended drought that has caused 
local vegetation to become dry and flammable, thereby creating conditions that 
pose the threat of large, dangerous, and fast-moving wildfires which have the 
potential of endangering lives and damaging property on a large scale;  
WHEREAS, the dim prospects of rainfall that would abate the drought, the 
magnitude of the danger for potential damage, and the speed at which such fires 
could escalate to major proportions constitute an imminent threat of greater 
disaster; 
WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of the Texas Disaster Act of 1975 
(Title 4, Chapter 418 of the Texas Government Code, hereinafter "Act") a State 
Emergency Management Plan has been adopted (hereinafter "Plan"), and in 
accordance therewith a State of Disaster has been declared for all 254 Texas 
counties, including Fort Bend County, based on the imminent threat of wildfire; 
WHEREAS, the Texas State Fire Marshal believes that the use of aerial fireworks 
in conditions of severe drought presents the threat of wildfire and would 
constitute an imminent threat of disaster and that the properly supervised use 
of ground fireworks under current climatic conditions would not present a threat 
of imminent disaster; 
WHEREAS, for purposes of this Executive Order, aerial fireworks are as defined 
in the American Pyrotechnics Association, Inc. Standard 87-1, April, 1993 
Edition, as amended, Section 3.1.2 et seq. ( Sections 3.1.2.1 through 3.1.2.5), 
adopted by the U.S. Department of Transportation and as attached hereto and 
incorporated herein by reference; and 
WHEREAS, the County Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, adopted an 
official Resolution requesting the Governor, pursuant to the authority granted 
to him in the Act and in accordance with the Plan, to impose a ban on the sale, 
possession and use of fireworks and other pyrotechnic devices used for display 
and celebration, other than municipally sponsored fireworks displays, until such 
time as no disaster from drought is imminent. 
NOW, THEREFORE, I GEORGE W. BUSH, GOVERNOR OF TEXAS, in accordance with the 
Plan, and by authority of the Act, do hereby prohibit the retail sales (sales to 
the public) and use of aerial fireworks, as defined above, in Fort Bend County, 
Texas, except for municipally sponsored or permitted fireworks displays, until 
the State of Disaster in Fort Bend County has been terminated or this Order is 
sooner rescinded. 

RELATING TO A BAN ON THE SALE AND USE OF AERIAL FIREWORKS IN BRAZORIA COUNTY, 
TEXAS 
WHEREAS, Brazoria County is suffering from an extended drought that has caused 
local vegetation to become dry and flammable, thereby creating conditions that 
pose the threat of large, dangerous, and fast-moving wildfires which have the 
potential of endangering lives and damaging property on a large scale;  
WHEREAS, the dim prospects of rainfall that would abate the drought, the 
magnitude of the danger for potential damage, and the speed at which such fires 
could escalate to major proportions constitute an imminent threat of greater 
disaster; 
WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of the Texas Disaster Act of 1975 
(Title 4, Chapter 418 of the Texas Government Code, hereinafter "Act") a State 
Emergency Management Plan has been adopted (hereinafter "Plan"), and in 
accordance therewith a State of Disaster has been declared for all 254 Texas 
counties, including Brazoria County, based on the imminent threat of wildfire; 
WHEREAS, the Texas State Fire Marshal believes that the use of aerial fireworks 
in conditions of severe drought presents the threat of wildfire and would 
constitute an imminent threat of disaster and that the properly supervised use 
of ground fireworks under current climatic conditions would not present a threat 
of imminent disaster; 
WHEREAS, for purposes of this Executive Order, aerial fireworks are as defined 
in the American Pyrotechnics Association, Inc. Standard 87-1, April, 1993 
Edition, as amended, Section 3.1.2 et seq. ( Sections 3.1.2.1 through 3.1.2.5), 
adopted by the U.S. Department of Transportation and as attached hereto and 
incorporated herein by reference; and 
WHEREAS, the County Commissioners Court of Brazoria County, Texas, adopted an 
official Resolution requesting the Governor, pursuant to the authority granted 
to him in the Act and in accordance with the Plan, to impose a ban on the sale, 
possession and use of fireworks and other pyrotechnic devices used for display 
and celebration, other than municipally sponsored fireworks displays, until such 
time as no disaster from drought is imminent. 
NOW, THEREFORE, I GEORGE W. BUSH, GOVERNOR OF TEXAS, in accordance with the 
Plan, and by authority of the Act, do hereby prohibit the retail sales (sales to 
the public) and use of aerial fireworks, as defined above, in Brazoria County, 
Texas, except for municipally sponsored or permitted fireworks displays, until 
the State of Disaster in Brazoria County has been terminated or this Order is 
sooner rescinded. 

RELATING TO A BAN ON THE SALE AND USE OF AERIAL FIREWORKS IN GRAY COUNTY, TEXAS 
WHEREAS, Gray County is suffering from an extended drought that has caused local 
vegetation to become dry and flammable, thereby creating conditions that pose 
the threat of large, dangerous, and fast-moving wildfires which have the 
potential of endangering lives and damaging property on a large scale;  WHEREAS, 
the County Commissioner's Court of Gray County has previously requested the 
Governor to ban all fireworks; 
WHEREAS, Gray County has recently had some rain, however, there still exists a 
serious threat of wildfire; 
WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of the Texas Disaster Act of 1975 
(Title 4, Chapter 418 of the Texas Government Code, hereinafter "Act") a State 
Emergency Management Plan has been adopted (hereinafter "Plan"), and in 
accordance therewith a State of Disaster has been declared for all 254 Texas 
counties, including Gray County, based on the imminent threat of wildfire; 
WHEREAS, the Texas State Fire Marshal believes that the use of aerial fireworks 
in conditions of severe drought presents the threat of wildfire and would 
constitute an imminent threat of disaster and that the properly supervised use 
of ground fireworks under current climatic conditions would not present a threat 
of imminent disaster; 
WHEREAS, for purposes of this Executive Order, aerial fireworks are as defined 
in the American Pyrotechnics Association, Inc. Standard 87-1, April, 1993 
Edition, as amended, Section 3.1.2 et seq. ( Sections 3.1.2.1 through 3.1.2.5), 
adopted by the U.S. Department of Transportation and as attached hereto and 
incorporated herein by reference; and
WHEREAS, the County Commissioners Court of Gray County, Texas, adopted an 
official Resolution requesting the Governor, pursuant to the authority granted 
to him in the Act and in accordance with the Plan, to amend his previous Order 
and to now impose a ban only on the sale and use of aerial fireworks and other 
pyrotechnic devices used for display and celebration, other than municipally 
sponsored fireworks displays, until such time as no disaster from drought is 
imminent. 
NOW, THEREFORE, I GEORGE W. BUSH, GOVERNOR OF TEXAS, in accordance with the 
Plan, and by authority of the Act, do hereby prohibit the retail sales (sales to 
the public) and use of aerial fireworks, as defined above, in Gray County, 
Texas, except for municipally sponsored or permitted fireworks displays, until 
the State of Disaster in Gray County has been terminated or this Order is sooner 
rescinded.

RELATING TO A BAN ON THE SALE AND USE OF AERIAL FIREWORKS IN HARRIS COUNTY, 
TEXAS 
WHEREAS, Harris County is suffering from an extended drought that has caused 
local vegetation to become dry and flammable, thereby creating conditions that 
pose the threat of large, dangerous, and fast-moving wildfires which have the 
potential of endangering lives and damaging property on a large scale; 
WHEREAS, the dim prospects of rainfall that would abate the drought, the 
magnitude of the danger for potential damage, and the speed at which such fires 
could escalate to major proportions constitute an imminent threat of greater 
disaster; 
WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of the Texas Disaster Act of 1975 
(Title 4, Chapter 418 of the Texas Government Code, hereinafter "Act") a State 
Emergency Management Plan has been adopted (hereinafter "Plan"), and in 
accordance therewith a State of Disaster has been declared for all 254 Texas 
counties, including Harris County, based on the imminent threat of wildfire;  
WHEREAS, the Texas State Fire Marshal believes that the use of aerial fireworks 
in conditions of severe drought presents the threat of wildfire and would 
constitute an imminent threat of disaster and that the properly supervised use 
of ground fireworks under current climatic conditions would not present a threat 
of imminent disaster; 
WHEREAS, for purposes of this Executive Order, aerial fireworks are as defined 
in the American Pyrotechnics Association, Inc. Standard 87-1, April, 1993 
Edition, as amended, Section 3.1.2 et seq. ( Sections 3.1.2.1 through 3.1.2.5), 
adopted by the U.S. Department of Transportation and as attached hereto and 
incorporated herein by reference; and 
WHEREAS, the County Commissioners Court of Harris County, Texas, adopted an 
official Resolution requesting the Governor, pursuant to the authority granted 
to him in the Act and in accordance with the Plan, to impose a ban on the sale, 
possession and use of fireworks and other pyrotechnic devices used for display 
and celebration, other than municipally sponsored fireworks displays, until such 
time as no disaster from drought is imminent. 
NOW, THEREFORE, I GEORGE W. BUSH, GOVERNOR OF TEXAS, in accordance with the 
Plan, and by authority of the Act, do hereby prohibit the retail sales (sales to 
the public) and use of aerial fireworks, as defined above, in Harris County, 
Texas, except for municipally sponsored or permitted fireworks displays, until 
the State of Disaster in Harris County has been terminated or this Order is 
sooner rescinded.

RELATING TO A BAN ON THE SALE AND USE OF AERIAL FIREWORKS IN HEMPHILL COUNTY, 
TEXAS 
WHEREAS, Hemphill County is suffering from an extended drought that has caused 
local vegetation to become dry and flammable, thereby creating conditions that 
pose the threat of large, dangerous, and fast-moving wildfires which have the 
potential of endangering lives and damaging property on a large scale;  
WHEREAS, the dim prospects of rainfall that would abate the drought, the 
magnitude of the danger for potential damage, and the speed at which such fires 
could escalate to major proportions constitute an imminent threat of greater 
disaster; 
WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of the Texas Disaster Act of 1975 
(Title 4, Chapter 418 of the Texas Government Code, hereinafter "Act") a State 
Emergency Management Plan has been adopted (hereinafter "Plan"), and in 
accordance therewith a State of Disaster has been declared for all 254 Texas 
counties, including Hemphill County, based on the imminent threat of wildfire; 
WHEREAS, the Texas State Fire Marshal believes that the use of aerial fireworks 
in conditions of severe drought presents the threat of wildfire and would 
constitute an imminent threat of disaster and that the properly supervised use 
of ground fireworks under current climatic conditions would not present a threat 
of imminent disaster; 
WHEREAS, for purposes of this Executive Order, aerial fireworks are as defined 
in the American Pyrotechnics Association, Inc. Standard 87-1, April, 1993 
Edition, as amended, Section 3.1.2 et seq. ( Sections 3.1.2.1 through 3.1.2.5), 
adopted by the U.S. Department of Transportation and as attached hereto and 
incorporated herein by reference; and 
WHEREAS, the County Commissioners Court of Hemphill County, Texas, adopted an 
official Resolution requesting the Governor, pursuant to the authority granted 
to him in the Act and in accordance with the Plan, to impose a ban on the sale, 
possession and use of fireworks and other pyrotechnic devices used for display 
and celebration, other than municipally sponsored fireworks displays, until such 
time as no disaster from drought is imminent. 
NOW, THEREFORE, I GEORGE W. BUSH, GOVERNOR OF TEXAS, in accordance with the 
Plan, and by authority of the Act, do hereby prohibit the retail sales (sales to 
the public) and use of aerial fireworks, as defined above, in Hemphill County, 
Texas, except for municipally sponsored or permitted fireworks displays, until 
the State of Disaster in Hemphill County has been terminated or this Order is 
sooner rescinded.

RELATING TO A BAN ON THE SALE AND USE OF AERIAL FIREWORKS IN HENDERSON COUNTY, 
TEXAS 
WHEREAS, Henderson County is suffering from an extended drought that has caused 
local vegetation to become dry and flammable, thereby creating conditions that 
pose the threat of large, dangerous, and fast-moving wildfires which have the 
potential of endangering lives and damaging property on a large scale;  
WHEREAS, the dim prospects of rainfall that would abate the drought, the 
magnitude of the danger for potential damage, and the speed at which such fires 
could escalate to major proportions constitute an imminent threat of greater 
disaster; 
WHEREAS, the Texas State Fire Marshal believes that the use of aerial fireworks 
in conditions of severe drought presents the threat of wildfire and would 
constitute an imminent threat of disaster and that the properly supervised use 
of ground fireworks under current climatic conditions would not present a threat 
of imminent disaster; 
WHEREAS, for purposes of this Executive Order, aerial fireworks are as defined 
in the American Pyrotechnics Association, Inc. Standard 87-1, April, 1993 
Edition, as amended, Section 3.1.2 et seq. ( Sections 3.1.2.1 through 3.1.2.5), 
adopted by the U.S. Department of Transportation and as attached hereto and 
incorporated herein by reference; and 
WHEREAS, the County Commissioners Court of Henderson County, Texas, adopted an 
official Resolution requesting the Governor, pursuant to the authority granted 
to him in the Act and in accordance with the Plan, to impose a ban on the sale, 
possession and use of aerial fireworks and other pyrotechnic devices used for 
display and celebration, other than municipally sponsored fireworks displays, 
until such time as no disaster from drought is imminent.
NOW, THEREFORE, I GEORGE W. BUSH, GOVERNOR OF TEXAS, in accordance with the 
Plan, and by authority of the Act, do hereby prohibit the retail sales (sales to 
the public) and use of aerial fireworks, as defined above, in Henderson County, 
Texas, except for municipally sponsored or permitted fireworks displays, until 
the State of Disaster in Henderson County has been terminated or this Order is 
sooner rescinded.

RELATING TO A BAN ON THE SALE AND USE OF AERIAL FIREWORKS IN HOUSTON COUNTY, 
TEXAS 
WHEREAS, Houston County is suffering from an extended drought that has caused 
local vegetation to become dry and flammable, thereby creating conditions that 
pose the threat of large, dangerous, and fast-moving wildfires which have the 
potential of endangering lives and damaging property on a large scale;  
WHEREAS, the dim prospects of rainfall that would abate the drought, the 
magnitude of the danger for potential damage, and the speed at which such fires 
could escalate to major proportions constitute an imminent threat of greater 
disaster; 
WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of the Texas Disaster Act of 1975 
(Title 4, Chapter 418 of the Texas Government Code, hereinafter "Act") a State 
Emergency Management Plan has been adopted (hereinafter "Plan"), and in 
accordance therewith a State of Disaster has been declared for all 254 Texas 
counties, including Houston County, based on the imminent threat of wildfire; 
WHEREAS, the Texas State Fire Marshal believes that the use of aerial fireworks 
in conditions of severe drought presents the threat of wildfire and would 
constitute an imminent threat of disaster and that the properly supervised use 
of ground fireworks under current climatic conditions would not present a threat 
of imminent disaster; 
WHEREAS, for purposes of this Executive Order, aerial fireworks are as defined 
in the American Pyrotechnics Association, Inc. Standard 87-1, April, 1993 
Edition, as amended, Section 3.1.2 et seq. ( Sections 3.1.2.1 through 3.1.2.5), 
adopted by the U.S. Department of Transportation and as attached hereto and 
incorporated herein by reference; and 
WHEREAS, the County Commissioners Court of Houston County, Texas, adopted an 
official Resolution requesting the Governor, pursuant to the authority granted 
to him in the Act and in accordance with the Plan, to impose a ban on the sale 
and use of aerial fireworks and other pyrotechnic devices used for display and 
celebration, other than municipally sponsored fireworks displays, until such 
time as no disaster from drought is imminent. 
NOW, THEREFORE, I GEORGE W. BUSH, GOVERNOR OF TEXAS, in accordance with the 
Plan, and by authority of the Act, do hereby prohibit the retail sales (sales to 
the public) and use of aerial fireworks, as defined above, in Houston County, 
Texas, except for municipally sponsored or permitted fireworks displays, until 
the State of Disaster in Houston County has been terminated or this Order is 
sooner rescinded.

RELATING TO A BAN ON THE SALE AND USE OF AERIAL FIREWORKS IN HOWARD COUNTY, 
TEXAS 
WHEREAS, Howard County is suffering from an extended drought that has caused 
local vegetation to become dry and flammable, thereby creating conditions that 
pose the threat of large, dangerous, and fast-moving wildfires which have the 
potential of endangering lives and damaging property on a large scale;  
WHEREAS, the dim prospects of rainfall that would abate the drought, the 
magnitude of the danger for potential damage, and the speed at which such fires 
could escalate to major proportions constitute an imminent threat of greater 
disaster; 
WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of the Texas Disaster Act of 1975 
(Title 4, Chapter 418 of the Texas Government Code, hereinafter "Act") a State 
Emergency Management Plan has been adopted (hereinafter "Plan"), and in 
accordance therewith a State of Disaster has been declared for all 254 Texas 
counties, including Howard County, based on the imminent threat of wildfire;  
WHEREAS, the Texas State Fire Marshal believes that the use of aerial fireworks 
in conditions of severe drought presents the threat of wildfire and would 
constitute an imminent threat of disaster and that the properly supervised use 
of ground fireworks under current climatic conditions would not present a threat 
of imminent disaster; 
WHEREAS, for purposes of this Executive Order, aerial fireworks are as defined 
in the American Pyrotechnics Association, Inc. Standard 87-1, April, 1993 
Edition, as amended, Section 3.1.2 et seq. ( Sections 3.1.2.1 through 3.1.2.5), 
adopted by the U.S. Department of Transportation and as attached hereto and 
incorporated herein by reference; and 
WHEREAS, the County Commissioners Court of Howard County, Texas, adopted an 
official Resolution requesting the Governor, pursuant to the authority granted 
to him in the Act and in accordance with the Plan, to impose a ban on the sale 
and use of aerial fireworks and other pyrotechnic devices used for display and 
celebration, other than municipally sponsored fireworks displays, until such 
time as no disaster from drought is imminent. 
NOW, THEREFORE, I GEORGE W. BUSH, GOVERNOR OF TEXAS, in accordance with the 
Plan, and by authority of the Act, do hereby prohibit the retail sales (sales to 
the public) and use of aerial fireworks, as defined above, in Howard County, 
Texas, except for municipally sponsored or permitted fireworks displays, until 
the State of Disaster in Howard County has been terminated or this Order is 
sooner rescinded.

RELATING TO A BAN ON THE SALE AND USE OF AERIAL FIREWORKS IN HUTCHINSON COUNTY, 
TEXAS 
WHEREAS, Hutchinson County is suffering from an extended drought that has caused 
local vegetation to become dry and flammable, thereby creating conditions that 
pose the threat of large, dangerous, and fast-moving wildfires which have the 
potential of endangering lives and damaging property on a large scale;  
WHEREAS, the dim prospects of rainfall that would abate the drought, the 
magnitude of the danger for potential damage, and the speed at which such fires 
could escalate to major proportions constitute an imminent threat of greater 
disaster; 
WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of the Texas Disaster Act of 1975 
(Title 4, Chapter 418 of the Texas Government Code, hereinafter "Act") a State 
Emergency Management Plan has been adopted (hereinafter "Plan"), and in 
accordance therewith a State of Disaster has been declared for all 254 Texas 
counties, including Hutchinson County, based on the imminent threat of wildfire; 
WHEREAS, the Texas State Fire Marshal believes that the use of aerial fireworks 
in conditions of severe drought presents the threat of wildfire and would 
constitute an imminent threat of disaster and that the properly supervised use 
of ground fireworks under current climatic conditions would not present a threat 
of imminent disaster; 
WHEREAS, for purposes of this Executive Order, aerial fireworks are as defined 
in the American Pyrotechnics Association, Inc. Standard 87-1, April, 1993 
Edition, as amended, Section 3.1.2 et seq. ( Sections 3.1.2.1 through 3.1.2.5), 
adopted by the U.S. Department of Transportation and as attached hereto and 
incorporated herein by reference; and 
WHEREAS, the County Commissioners Court of Hutchinson County, Texas, adopted an 
official Resolution requesting the Governor, pursuant to the authority granted 
to him in the Act and in accordance with the Plan, to impose a ban on the sale 
and use of fireworks and other pyrotechnic devices used for display and 
celebration, other than municipally sponsored fireworks displays, until such 
time as no disaster from drought is imminent. 
NOW, THEREFORE, I GEORGE W. BUSH, GOVERNOR OF TEXAS, in accordance with the 
Plan, and by authority of the Act, do hereby prohibit the retail sales (sales to 
the public) and use of aerial fireworks, as defined above, in Hutchinson County, 
Texas, except for municipally sponsored or permitted fireworks displays, until 
the State of Disaster in Hutchinson County has been terminated or this Order is 
sooner rescinded.

RELATING TO A BAN ON THE SALE AND USE OF AERIAL FIREWORKS IN JEFF DAVIS COUNTY, 
TEXAS 
WHEREAS, Jeff Davis County is suffering from an extended drought that has caused 
local vegetation to become dry and flammable, thereby creating conditions that 
pose the threat of large, dangerous, and fast-moving wildfires which have the 
potential of endangering lives and damaging property on a large scale;  
WHEREAS, the dim prospects of rainfall that would abate the drought, the 
magnitude of the danger for potential damage, and the speed at which such fires 
could escalate to major proportions constitute an imminent threat of greater 
disaster; 
WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of the Texas Disaster Act of 1975 
(Title 4, Chapter 418 of the Texas Government Code, hereinafter "Act") a State 
Emergency Management Plan has been adopted (hereinafter "Plan"), and in 
accordance therewith a State of Disaster has been declared for all 254 Texas 
counties, including Jeff Davis County, based on the imminent threat of wildfire; 
WHEREAS, the Texas State Fire Marshal believes that the use of aerial fireworks 
in conditions of severe drought presents the threat of wildfire and would 
constitute an imminent threat of disaster and that the properly supervised use 
of ground fireworks under current climatic conditions would not present a threat 
of imminent disaster; 
WHEREAS, for purposes of this Executive Order, aerial fireworks are as defined 
in the American Pyrotechnics Association, Inc. Standard 87-1, April, 1993 
Edition, as amended, Section 3.1.2 et seq. ( Sections 3.1.2.1 through 3.1.2.5), 
adopted by the U.S. Department of Transportation and as attached hereto and 
incorporated herein by reference; and 
WHEREAS, the County Commissioners Court of Jeff Davis County, Texas, adopted an 
official Resolution requesting the Governor, pursuant to the authority granted 
to him in the Act and in accordance with the Plan, to impose a ban on the sale, 
possession and use of all fireworks and other pyrotechnic devices used for 
display and celebration, other than municipally sponsored fireworks displays, 
until such time as no disaster from drought is imminent. 
NOW, THEREFORE, I GEORGE W. BUSH, GOVERNOR OF TEXAS, in accordance with the 
Plan, and by authority of the Act, do hereby prohibit the retail sales (sales to 
the public) and use of aerial fireworks, as defined above, in Jeff Davis County, 
Texas, except for municipally sponsored or permitted fireworks displays, until 
the State of Disaster in Jeff Davis County has been terminated or this Order is 
sooner rescinded.

RELATING TO A BAN ON THE SALE AND USE OF AERIAL FIREWORKS IN MARTIN COUNTY, 
TEXAS 
WHEREAS, Martin County is suffering from an extended drought that has caused 
local vegetation to become dry and flammable, thereby creating conditions that 
pose the threat of large, dangerous, and fast-moving wildfires which have the 
potential of endangering lives and damaging property on a large scale;  
WHEREAS, the dim prospects of rainfall that would abate the drought, the 
magnitude of the danger for potential damage, and the speed at which such fires 
could escalate to major proportions constitute an imminent threat of greater 
disaster; 
WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of the Texas Disaster Act of 1975 
(Title 4, Chapter 418 of the Texas Government Code, hereinafter "Act") a State 
Emergency Management Plan has been adopted (hereinafter "Plan"), and in 
accordance therewith a State of Disaster has been declared for all 254 Texas 
counties, including Martin County, based on the imminent threat of wildfire;  
WHEREAS, the Texas State Fire Marshal believes that the use of aerial fireworks 
in conditions of severe drought presents the threat of wildfire and would 
constitute an imminent threat of disaster and that the properly supervised use 
of ground fireworks under current climatic conditions would not present a threat 
of imminent disaster; 
WHEREAS, for purposes of this Executive Order, aerial fireworks are as defined 
in the American Pyrotechnics Association, Inc. Standard 87-1, April, 1993 
Edition, as amended, Section 3.1.2 et seq. ( Sections 3.1.2.1 through 3.1.2.5), 
adopted by the U.S. Department of Transportation and as attached hereto and 
incorporated herein by reference; and 
WHEREAS, the County Commissioners Court of Martin County, Texas, adopted an 
official Resolution requesting the Governor, pursuant to the authority granted 
to him in the Act and in accordance with the Plan, to impose a ban on the sale, 
possession and use of fireworks and other pyrotechnic devices used for display 
and celebration, other than municipally sponsored fireworks displays, until such 
time as no disaster from drought is imminent. 
NOW, THEREFORE, I GEORGE W. BUSH, GOVERNOR OF TEXAS, in accordance with the 
Plan, and by authority of the Act, do hereby prohibit the retail sales (sales to 
the public) and use of aerial fireworks, as defined above, in Martin County, 
Texas, except for municipally sponsored or permitted fireworks displays, until 
the State of Disaster in Martin County has been terminated or this Order is 
sooner rescinded.

RELATING TO A BAN ON THE SALE AND USE OF AERIAL FIREWORKS IN MATAGORDA COUNTY, 
TEXAS 
WHEREAS, Matagorda County is suffering from an extended drought that has caused 
local vegetation to become dry and flammable, thereby creating conditions that 
pose the threat of large, dangerous, and fast-moving wildfires which have the 
potential of endangering lives and damaging property on a large scale;  
WHEREAS, the dim prospects of rainfall that would abate the drought, the 
magnitude of the danger for potential damage, and the speed at which such fires 
could escalate to major proportions constitute an imminent threat of greater 
disaster; 
WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of the Texas Disaster Act of 1975 
(Title 4, Chapter 418 of the Texas Government Code, hereinafter "Act") a State 
Emergency Management Plan has been adopted (hereinafter "Plan"), and in 
accordance therewith a State of Disaster has been declared for all 254 Texas 
counties, including Matagorda County, based on the imminent threat of wildfire; 
WHEREAS, the Texas State Fire Marshal believes that the use of aerial fireworks 
in conditions of severe drought presents the threat of wildfire and would 
constitute an imminent threat of disaster and that the properly supervised use 
of ground fireworks under current climatic conditions would not present a threat 
of imminent disaster; 
WHEREAS, for purposes of this Executive Order, aerial fireworks are as defined 
in the American Pyrotechnics Association, Inc. Standard 87-1, April, 1993 
Edition, as amended, Section 3.1.2 et seq. ( Sections 3.1.2.1 through 3.1.2.5), 
adopted by the U.S. Department of Transportation and as attached hereto and 
incorporated herein by reference; and
WHEREAS, the County Commissioners Court of Matagorda County, Texas, adopted an 
official Resolution requesting the Governor, pursuant to the authority granted 
to him in the Act and in accordance with the Plan, to impose a ban on the sale 
and use of aerial fireworks and other pyrotechnic devices used for display and 
celebration, other than municipally sponsored fireworks displays, until such 
time as no disaster from drought is imminent. 
NOW, THEREFORE, I GEORGE W. BUSH, GOVERNOR OF TEXAS, in accordance with the 
Plan, and by authority of the Act, do hereby prohibit the retail sales (sales to 
the public) and use of aerial fireworks, as defined above, in Matagorda County, 
Texas, except for municipally sponsored or permitted fireworks displays, until 
the State of Disaster in Matagorda County has been terminated or this Order is 
sooner rescinded.

RELATING TO A BAN ON THE SALE AND USE OF AERIAL FIREWORKS IN MIDLAND COUNTY, 
TEXAS 
WHEREAS, Midland County is suffering from an extended drought that has caused 
local vegetation to become dry and flammable, thereby creating conditions that 
pose the threat of large, dangerous, and fast-moving wildfires which have the 
potential of endangering lives and damaging property on a large scale;  
WHEREAS, the dim prospects of rainfall that would abate the drought, the 
magnitude of the danger for potential damage, and the speed at which such fires 
could escalate to major proportions constitute an imminent threat of greater 
disaster; 
WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of the Texas Disaster Act of 1975 
(Title 4, Chapter 418 of the Texas Government Code, hereinafter "Act") a State 
Emergency Management Plan has been adopted (hereinafter "Plan"), and in 
accordance therewith a State of Disaster has been declared for all 254 Texas 
counties, including Midland County, based on the imminent threat of wildfire; 
WHEREAS, the Texas State Fire Marshal believes that the use of aerial fireworks 
in conditions of severe drought presents the threat of wildfire and would 
constitute an imminent threat of disaster and that the properly supervised use 
of ground fireworks under current climatic conditions would not present a threat 
of imminent disaster; 
WHEREAS, for purposes of this Executive Order, aerial fireworks are as defined 
in the American Pyrotechnics Association, Inc. Standard 87-1, April, 1993 
Edition, as amended, Section 3.1.2 et seq. ( Sections 3.1.2.1 through 3.1.2.5), 
adopted by the U.S. Department of Transportation and as attached hereto and 
incorporated herein by reference; and 
WHEREAS, the County Commissioners Court of Midland County, Texas, adopted an 
official Resolution requesting the Governor, pursuant to the authority granted 
to him in the Act and in accordance with the Plan, to impose a ban on the sale, 
possession and use of fireworks and other pyrotechnic devices used for display 
and celebration, other than municipally sponsored fireworks displays, until such 
time as no disaster from drought is imminent. 
NOW, THEREFORE, I GEORGE W. BUSH, GOVERNOR OF TEXAS, in accordance with the 
Plan, and by authority of the Act, do hereby prohibit the retail sales (sales to 
the public) and use of aerial fireworks, as defined above, in Midland County, 
Texas, except for municipally sponsored or permitted fireworks displays, until 
the State of Disaster in Midland County has been terminated or this Order is 
sooner rescinded.

RELATING TO A BAN ON THE SALE AND USE OF AERIAL FIREWORKS IN OLDHAM COUNTY, 
TEXAS 
WHEREAS, Oldham County is suffering from an extended drought that has caused 
local vegetation to become dry and flammable, thereby creating conditions that 
pose the threat of large, dangerous, and fast-moving wildfires which have the 
potential of endangering lives and damaging property on a large scale;  
WHEREAS, the dim prospects of rainfall that would abate the drought, the 
magnitude of the danger for potential damage, and the speed at which such fires 
could escalate to major proportions constitute an imminent threat of greater 
disaster; 
WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of the Texas Disaster Act of 1975 
(Title 4, Chapter 418 of the Texas Government Code, hereinafter "Act") a State 
Emergency Management Plan has been adopted (hereinafter "Plan"), and in 
accordance therewith a State of Disaster has been declared for all 254 Texas 
counties, including Oldham County, based on the imminent threat of wildfire; 
WHEREAS, the Texas State Fire Marshal believes that the use of aerial fireworks 
in conditions of severe drought presents the threat of wildfire and would 
constitute an imminent threat of disaster and that the properly supervised use 
of ground fireworks under current climatic conditions would not present a threat 
of imminent disaster; 
WHEREAS, for purposes of this Executive Order, aerial fireworks are as defined 
in the American Pyrotechnics Association, Inc. Standard 87-1, April, 1993 
Edition, as amended, Section 3.1.2 et seq. ( Sections 3.1.2.1 through 3.1.2.5), 
adopted by the U.S. Department of Transportation and as attached hereto and 
incorporated herein by reference; and 
WHEREAS, the County Commissioners Court of Oldham County, Texas, adopted an 
official Resolution requesting the Governor, pursuant to the authority granted 
to him in the Act and in accordance with the Plan, to impose a ban on the sale 
and use of fireworks and other pyrotechnic devices used for display and 
celebration, other than municipally sponsored fireworks displays, until such 
time as no disaster from drought is imminent. 
NOW, THEREFORE, I GEORGE W. BUSH, GOVERNOR OF TEXAS, in accordance with the 
Plan, and by authority of the Act, do hereby prohibit the retail sales (sales to 
the public) and use of aerial fireworks, as defined above, in Oldham County, 
Texas, except for municipally sponsored or permitted fireworks displays, until 
the State of Disaster in Oldham County has been terminated or this Order is 
sooner rescinded. 

RELATING TO A BAN ON THE SALE AND USE OF AERIAL FIREWORKS IN RANDALL COUNTY, 
TEXAS
WHEREAS, Randall County is suffering from an extended drought that has caused 
local vegetation to become dry and flammable, thereby creating conditions that 
pose the threat of large, dangerous, and fast-moving wildfires which have the 
potential of endangering lives and damaging property on a large scale;  
WHEREAS, the dim prospects of rainfall that would abate the drought, the 
magnitude of the danger for potential damage, and the speed at which such fires 
could escalate to major proportions constitute an imminent threat of greater 
disaster; 
WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of the Texas Disaster Act of 1975 
(Title 4, Chapter 418 of the Texas Government Code, hereinafter "Act") a State 
Emergency Management Plan has been adopted (hereinafter "Plan"), and in 
accordance therewith a State of Disaster has been declared for all 254 Texas 
counties, including Randall County, based on the imminent threat of wildfire; 
WHEREAS, the Texas State Fire Marshal believes that the use of aerial fireworks 
in conditions of severe drought presents the threat of wildfire and would 
constitute an imminent threat of disaster and that the properly supervised use 
of ground fireworks under current climatic conditions would not present a threat 
of imminent disaster;
WHEREAS, for purposes of this Executive Order, aerial fireworks are as defined 
in the American Pyrotechnics Association, Inc. Standard 87-1, April, 1993 
Edition, as amended, Section 3.1.2 et seq. ( Sections 3.1.2.1 through 3.1.2.5), 
adopted by the U.S. Department of Transportation and as attached hereto and 
incorporated herein by reference; and 
WHEREAS, the County Commissioners Court of Randall County, Texas, adopted an 
official Resolution requesting the Governor, pursuant to the authority granted 
to him in the Act and in accordance with the Plan, to impose a ban on the sale 
and use of fireworks and other pyrotechnic devices used for display and 
celebration, other than municipally sponsored fireworks displays, until such 
time as no disaster from drought is imminent. 
NOW, THEREFORE, I GEORGE W. BUSH, GOVERNOR OF TEXAS, in accordance with the 
Plan, and by authority of the Act, do hereby prohibit the retail sales (sales to 
the public) and use of aerial fireworks, as defined above, in Randall County, 
Texas, except for municipally sponsored or permitted fireworks displays, until 
the State of Disaster in Randall County has been terminated or this Order is 
sooner rescinded. 

RELATING TO A BAN ON THE SALE AND USE OF AERIAL FIREWORKS IN REEVES COUNTY, 
TEXAS
WHEREAS, Reeves County is suffering from an extended drought that has caused 
local vegetation to become dry and flammable, thereby creating conditions that 
pose the threat of large, dangerous, and fast-moving wildfires which have the 
potential of endangering lives and damaging property on a large scale;  
WHEREAS, the dim prospects of rainfall that would abate the drought, the 
magnitude of the danger for potential damage, and the speed at which such fires 
could escalate to major proportions constitute an imminent threat of greater 
disaster; 
WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of the Texas Disaster Act of 1975 
(Title 4, Chapter 418 of the Texas Government Code, hereinafter "Act") a State 
Emergency Management Plan has been adopted (hereinafter "Plan"), and in 
accordance therewith a State of Disaster has been declared for all 254 Texas 
counties, including Reeves County, based on the imminent threat of wildfire;  
WHEREAS, the Texas State Fire Marshal believes that the use of aerial fireworks 
in conditions of severe drought presents the threat of wildfire and would 
constitute an imminent threat of disaster and that the properly supervised use 
of ground fireworks under current climatic conditions would not present a threat 
of imminent disaster; 
WHEREAS, for purposes of this Executive Order, aerial fireworks are as defined 
in the American Pyrotechnics Association, Inc. Standard 87-1, April, 1993 
Edition, as amended, Section 3.1.2 et seq. ( Sections 3.1.2.1 through 3.1.2.5), 
adopted by the U.S. Department of Transportation and as attached hereto and 
incorporated herein by reference; and 
WHEREAS, the County Commissioners Court of Reeves County, Texas, adopted an 
official Resolution requesting the Governor, pursuant to the authority granted 
to him in the Act and in accordance with the Plan, to impose a ban on the sale, 
possession and use of fireworks and other pyrotechnic devices used for display 
and celebration, other than municipally sponsored fireworks displays, until such 
time as no disaster from drought is imminent. 
NOW, THEREFORE, I GEORGE W. BUSH, GOVERNOR OF TEXAS, in accordance with the 
Plan, and by authority of the Act, do hereby prohibit the retail sales (sales to 
the public) and use of aerial fireworks, as defined above, in Reeves County, 
Texas, except for municipally sponsored or permitted fireworks displays, until 
the State of Disaster in Reeves County has been terminated or this Order is 
sooner rescinded. 

RELATING TO A BAN ON THE SALE AND USE OF AERIAL FIREWORKS IN SAN JACINTO COUNTY, 
TEXAS 
WHEREAS, San Jacinto County is suffering from an extended drought that has 
caused local vegetation to become dry and flammable, thereby creating conditions 
that pose the threat of large, dangerous, and fast-moving wildfires which have 
the potential of endangering lives and damaging property on a large scale; 
WHEREAS, the dim prospects of rainfall that would abate the drought, the 
magnitude of the danger for potential damage, and the speed at which such fires 
could escalate to major proportions constitute an imminent threat of greater 
disaster;
WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of the Texas Disaster Act of 1975 
(Title 4, Chapter 418 of the Texas Government Code, hereinafter "Act") a State 
Emergency Management Plan has been adopted (hereinafter "Plan"), and in 
accordance therewith a State of Disaster has been declared for all 254 Texas 
counties, including San Jacinto County, based on the imminent threat of 
wildfire; 
WHEREAS, the Texas State Fire Marshal believes that the use of aerial  fireworks 
in conditions of severe drought presents the threat of wildfire and would 
constitute an imminent threat of disaster and that the properly supervised use 
of ground fireworks under current climatic conditions would not present a threat 
of imminent disaster; 
WHEREAS, for purposes of this Executive Order, aerial fireworks are as defined 
in H.B. 828, Chapter 500, 74th Legislature, Regular Session, incorporated herein 
by reference, plus Roman Candles; and 
WHEREAS, the County Commissioners Court of San Jacinto County, Texas, adopted an 
official Resolution requesting the Governor, pursuant to the authority granted 
to him in the Act and in accordance with the Plan, to impose a ban on the sale 
and discharge of aerial fireworks and other pyrotechnic devices used for display 
and celebration, other than municipally sponsored fireworks displays, until such 
time as no disaster from drought is imminent. 
NOW, THEREFORE, I GEORGE W. BUSH, GOVERNOR OF TEXAS, in accordance with the 
Plan, and by authority of the Act, do hereby prohibit the retail sales (sales to 
the public) and use of aerial fireworks, as defined above, in San Jacinto 
County, Texas, except for municipally sponsored or permitted fireworks displays, 
until the State of Disaster in San Jacinto County has been terminated or this 
Order is sooner rescinded. 

RELATING TO A BAN ON THE SALE AND USE OF AERIAL FIREWORKS IN BEE COUNTY, TEXAS
WHEREAS, Bee County is suffering from an extended drought that has caused local 
vegetation to become dry and flammable, thereby creating conditions that pose 
the threat of large, dangerous, and fast-moving wildfires which have the 
potential of endangering lives and damaging property on a large scale;  
WHEREAS, the dim prospects of rainfall that would abate the drought, the 
magnitude of the danger for potential damage, and the speed at which such fires 
could escalate to major proportions constitute an imminent threat of greater 
disaster; 
WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of the Texas Disaster Act of 1975 
(Title 4, Chapter 418 of the Texas Government Code, hereinafter "Act") a State 
Emergency Management Plan has been adopted (hereinafter "Plan"), and in 
accordance therewith a State of Disaster has been declared for all 254 Texas 
counties, including Bee County, based on the imminent threat of wildfire; 
WHEREAS, the Texas State Fire Marshal believes that the use of aerial fireworks 
in conditions of severe drought presents the threat of wildfire and would 
constitute an imminent threat of disaster and that the properly supervised use 
of ground fireworks under current climatic conditions would not present a threat 
of imminent disaster; 
WHEREAS, for purposes of this Executive Order, aerial fireworks are as defined 
in the American Pyrotechnics Association, Inc. Standard 87-1, April, 1993 
Edition, as amended, Section 3.1.2 et seq. ( Sections 3.1.2.1 through 3.1.2.5), 
adopted by the U.S. Department of Transportation and as attached hereto and 
incorporated herein by reference; and 
WHEREAS, the County Commissioners Court of Bee County, Texas, adopted an 
official Resolution requesting the Governor, pursuant to the authority granted 
to him in the Act and in accordance with the Plan, to impose a ban on the sale 
and use of aerial fireworks and other pyrotechnic devices used for display and 
celebration, other than municipally sponsored fireworks displays, until such 
time as no disaster from drought is imminent.
NOW, THEREFORE, I GEORGE W. BUSH, GOVERNOR OF TEXAS, in accordance with the 
Plan, and by authority of the Act, do hereby prohibit the retail sales (sales to 
the public) and use of aerial fireworks, as defined above, in Bee County, Texas, 
except for municipally sponsored or permitted fireworks displays, until the 
State of Disaster in Bee County has been terminated or this Order is sooner 
rescinded.  

RELATING TO A BAN ON THE SALE AND USE OF AERIAL FIREWORKS IN VICTORIA COUNTY, 
TEXAS 
WHEREAS, Victoria County is suffering from an extended drought that has caused 
local vegetation to become dry and flammable, thereby creating conditions that 
pose the threat of large, dangerous, and fast-moving wildfires which have the 
potential of endangering lives and damaging property on a large scale; 
WHEREAS, the dim prospects of rainfall that would abate the drought, the 
magnitude of the danger for potential damage, and the speed at which such fires 
could escalate to major proportions constitute an imminent threat of greater 
disaster; 
WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of the Texas Disaster Act of 1975 
(Title 4, Chapter 418 of the Texas Government Code, hereinafter "Act") a State 
Emergency Management Plan has been adopted (hereinafter "Plan"), and in 
accordance therewith a State of Disaster has been declared for all 254 Texas 
counties, including Victoria County, based on the imminent threat of wildfire; 
WHEREAS, the Texas State Fire Marshal believes that the use of aerial fireworks 
in conditions of severe drought presents the threat of wildfire and would 
constitute an imminent threat of disaster and that the properly supervised use 
of ground fireworks under current climatic conditions would not present a threat 
of imminent disaster; 
WHEREAS, for purposes of this Executive Order, aerial fireworks are as defined 
in the American Pyrotechnics Association, Inc. Standard 87-1, April, 1993 
Edition, as amended, Section 3.1.2 et seq. ( Sections 3.1.2.1 through 3.1.2.5), 
adopted by the U.S. Department of Transportation and as attached hereto and 
incorporated herein by reference; and 
WHEREAS, the County Commissioners Court of Victoria County, Texas, adopted an 
official Resolution requesting the Governor, pursuant to the authority granted 
to him in the Act and in accordance with the Plan, to impose a ban on the sale 
and discharge of fireworks and other pyrotechnic devices used for display and 
celebration in all areas of Victoria County outside of the city of Victoria 
other than municipally sponsored fireworks displays, until such time as no 
disaster from drought is imminent. 
NOW, THEREFORE, I GEORGE W. BUSH, GOVERNOR OF TEXAS, in accordance with the 
Plan, and by authority of the Act, do hereby prohibit the retail sales (sales to 
the public) and use of aerial fireworks, as defined above, in Victoria County, 
Texas, except for municipally sponsored or permitted fireworks displays, until 
the State of Disaster in Victoria County has been terminated or this Order is 
sooner rescinded. 

RELATING TO A BAN ON THE SALE AND USE OF AERIAL FIREWORKS IN WALKER COUNTY, 
TEXAS 
WHEREAS, Walker County is suffering from an extended drought that has caused 
local vegetation to become dry and flammable, thereby creating conditions that 
pose the threat of large, dangerous, and fast-moving wildfires which have the 
potential of endangering lives and damaging property on a large scale;  
WHEREAS, the dim prospects of rainfall that would abate the drought, the 
magnitude of the danger for potential damage, and the speed at which such fires 
could escalate to major proportions constitute an imminent threat of greater 
disaster; 
WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of the Texas Disaster Act of 1975 
(Title 4, Chapter 418 of the Texas Government Code, hereinafter "Act") a State 
Emergency Management Plan has been adopted (hereinafter "Plan"), and in 
accordance therewith a State of Disaster has been declared for all 254 Texas 
counties, including Walker County, based on the imminent threat of wildfire;  
WHEREAS, the Texas State Fire Marshal believes that the use of aerial fireworks 
in conditions of severe drought presents the threat of wildfire and would 
constitute an imminent threat of disaster and that the properly supervised use 
of ground fireworks under current climatic conditions would not present a threat 
of imminent disaster; 
WHEREAS, for purposes of this Executive Order, aerial fireworks are as defined 
in the American Pyrotechnics Association, Inc. Standard 87-1, April, 1993 
Edition, as amended, Section 3.1.2 et seq. ( Sections 3.1.2.1 through 3.1.2.5), 
adopted by the U.S. Department of Transportation and as attached hereto and 
incorporated herein by reference; and 
WHEREAS, the County Commissioners Court of Walker County, Texas, adopted an 
official Resolution requesting the Governor, pursuant to the authority granted 
to him in the Act and in accordance with the Plan, to impose a ban on the sale, 
possession and use of fireworks and other pyrotechnic devices used for display 
and celebration, other than municipally sponsored fireworks displays, until such 
time as no disaster from drought is imminent.
NOW, THEREFORE, I GEORGE W. BUSH, GOVERNOR OF TEXAS, in accordance with the 
Plan, and by authority of the Act, do hereby prohibit the retail sales (sales to 
the public) and use of aerial fireworks, as defined above, in Walker County, 
Texas, except for municipally sponsored or permitted fireworks  displays, until 
the State of Disaster in Walker County has been terminated or this Order is 
sooner rescinded. 

RELATING TO A BAN ON THE SALE AND USE OF AERIAL FIREWORKS IN WALKER COUNTY, 
TEXAS 
WHEREAS, Walker County is suffering from an extended drought that has caused 
local vegetation to become dry and flammable, thereby creating conditions that 
pose the threat of large, dangerous, and fast-moving wildfires which have the 
potential of endangering lives and damaging property on a large scale; 
WHEREAS, the dim prospects of rainfall that would abate the drought, the 
magnitude of the danger for potential damage, and the speed at which such fires 
could escalate to major proportions constitute an imminent threat of greater 
disaster; 
WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of the Texas Disaster Act of 1975 
(Title 4, Chapter 418 of the Texas Government Code, hereinafter "Act") a State 
Emergency Management Plan has been adopted (hereinafter "Plan"), and in 
accordance therewith a State of Disaster has been declared for all 254 Texas 
counties, including Walker County, based on the imminent threat of wildfire; 
WHEREAS, the Texas State Fire Marshal believes that the use of aerial fireworks 
in conditions of severe drought presents the threat of wildfire and would 
constitute an imminent threat of disaster and that the properly supervised use 
of ground fireworks under current climatic conditions would not present a threat 
of imminent disaster;
WHEREAS, for purposes of this Executive Order, aerial fireworks are as defined 
in the American Pyrotechnics Association, Inc. Standard 87-1, April, 1993 
Edition, as amended, Section 3.1.2 et seq. ( Sections 3.1.2.1 through 3.1.2.5), 
adopted by the U.S. Department of Transportation and as attached hereto and 
incorporated herein by reference; and 
WHEREAS, the County Commissioners Court of Walker County, Texas, adopted an 
official Resolution requesting the Governor, pursuant to the authority granted 
to him in the Act and in accordance with the Plan, to impose a ban on the sale, 
possession and use of fireworks and other pyrotechnic devices used for display 
and celebration, other than municipally sponsored fireworks displays, until such 
time as no disaster from drought is imminent. 
NOW, THEREFORE, I GEORGE W. BUSH, GOVERNOR OF TEXAS, in accordance with the 
Plan, and by authority of the Act, do hereby prohibit the retail sales (sales to 
the public) and use of aerial fireworks, as defined above, in Walker County, 
Texas, except for municipally sponsored or permitted fireworks displays, until 
the State of Disaster in Walker County has been terminated or this Order is 
sooner rescinded.

RELATING TO A BAN ON THE SALE AND USE OF AERIAL FIREWORKS IN WALLER COUNTY, 
TEXAS 
WHEREAS, Waller County is suffering from an extended drought that has caused 
local vegetation to become dry and flammable, thereby creating conditions that 
pose the threat of large, dangerous, and fast-moving wildfires which have the 
potential of endangering lives and damaging property on a large scale; 
WHEREAS, the dim prospects of rainfall that would abate the drought, the 
magnitude of the danger for potential damage, and the speed at which such fires 
could escalate to major proportions constitute an imminent threat of greater 
disaster;
WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of the Texas Disaster Act of 1975 
(Title 4, Chapter 418 of the Texas Government Code, hereinafter "Act") a State 
Emergency Management Plan has been adopted (hereinafter "Plan"), and in 
accordance therewith a State of Disaster has been declared for all 254 Texas 
counties, including Waller County, based on the imminent threat of wildfire; 
WHEREAS, the Texas State Fire Marshal believes that the use of aerial fireworks 
in conditions of severe drought presents the threat of wildfire and would 
constitute an imminent threat of disaster and that the properly supervised use 
of ground fireworks under current climatic conditions would not present a threat 
of imminent disaster; 
WHEREAS, for purposes of this Executive Order, aerial fireworks are as defined 
in the American Pyrotechnics Association, Inc. Standard 87-1, April, 1993 
Edition, as amended, Section 3.1.2 et seq. ( Sections 3.1.2.1 through 3.1.2.5), 
adopted by the U.S. Department of Transportation and as attached hereto and 
incorporated herein by reference; and 
WHEREAS, the County Commissioners Court of Waller County, Texas, adopted an 
official Resolution requesting the Governor, pursuant to the authority granted 
to him in the Act and in accordance with the Plan, to impose a ban on the sale, 
possession and use of aerial fireworks and other pyrotechnic devices used for 
display and celebration, other than municipally sponsored fireworks displays, 
until such time as no disaster from drought is imminent.
NOW, THEREFORE, I GEORGE W. BUSH, GOVERNOR OF TEXAS, in accordance with the 
Plan, and by authority of the Act, do hereby prohibit the retail sales (sales to 
the public) and use of aerial fireworks, as defined above, in Waller County, 
Texas, except for municipally sponsored or permitted fireworks displays, until 
the State of Disaster in Waller County has been terminated or this Order is 
sooner rescinded.

RELATING TO A BAN ON THE SALE AND USE OF AERIAL FIREWORKS IN WHARTON COUNTY, 
TEXAS
WHEREAS, Wharton County is suffering from an extended drought that has caused 
local vegetation to become dry and flammable, thereby creating conditions that 
pose the threat of large, dangerous, and fast-moving wildfires which have the 
potential of endangering lives and damaging property on a large scale; 
WHEREAS, the dim prospects of rainfall that would abate the drought, the 
magnitude of the danger for potential damage, and the speed at which such fires 
could escalate to major proportions constitute an imminent threat of greater 
disaster;
WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of the Texas Disaster Act of 1975 
(Title 4, Chapter 418 of the Texas Government Code, hereinafter "Act") a State 
Emergency Management Plan has been adopted (hereinafter "Plan"), and in 
accordance therewith a State of Disaster has been declared for all 254 Texas 
counties, including Wharton County, based on the imminent threat of wildfire; 
WHEREAS, the Texas State Fire Marshal believes that the use of aerial fireworks 
in conditions of severe drought presents the threat of wildfire and would 
constitute an imminent threat of disaster and that the properly supervised use 
of ground fireworks under current climatic conditions would not present a threat 
of imminent disaster; 
WHEREAS, for purposes of this Executive Order, aerial fireworks are as defined 
in the American Pyrotechnics Association, Inc. Standard 87-1, April, 1993 
Edition, as amended, Section 3.1.2 et seq. ( Sections 3.1.2.1 through 3.1.2.5), 
adopted by the U.S. Department of Transportation and as attached hereto and 
incorporated herein by reference; and 
WHEREAS, the County Commissioners Court of Wharton County, Texas, adopted an 
official Resolution requesting the Governor, pursuant to the authority granted 
to him in the Act and in accordance with the Plan, to impose a ban on the sale 
and use of aerial fireworks and other pyrotechnic devices used for display and 
celebration, other than municipally sponsored fireworks displays, until such 
time as no disaster from drought is imminent. 
NOW, THEREFORE, I GEORGE W. BUSH, GOVERNOR OF TEXAS, in accordance with the 
Plan, and by authority of the Act, do hereby prohibit the retail sales (sales to 
the public) and use of aerial fireworks, as defined above, in Wharton County, 
Texas, except for municipally sponsored or permitted fireworks displays, until 
the State of Disaster in Wharton County has been terminated or this Order is 
sooner rescinded.

RELATING TO A BAN ON THE SALE AND USE OF AERIAL FIREWORKS IN WINKLER COUNTY, 
TEXAS
WHEREAS, Winkler County is suffering from an extended drought that has caused 
local vegetation to become dry and flammable, thereby creating conditions that 
pose the threat of large, dangerous, and fast-moving wildfires which have the 
potential of endangering lives and damaging property on a large scale;  
WHEREAS, the dim prospects of rainfall that would abate the drought, the 
magnitude of the danger for potential damage, and the speed at which such fires 
could escalate to major proportions constitute an imminent threat of greater 
disaster; 
WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of the Texas Disaster Act of 1975 
(Title 4, Chapter 418 of the Texas Government Code, hereinafter "Act") a State 
Emergency Management Plan has been adopted (hereinafter "Plan"), and in 
accordance therewith a State of Disaster has been declared for all 254 Texas 
counties, including Winkler County, based on the imminent threat of wildfire; 
WHEREAS, the Texas State Fire Marshal believes that the use of aerial fireworks 
in conditions of severe drought presents the threat of wildfire and would 
constitute an imminent threat of disaster and that the properly supervised use 
of ground fireworks under current climatic conditions would not present a threat 
of imminent disaster; 
WHEREAS, for purposes of this Executive Order, aerial fireworks are as defined 
in the American Pyrotechnics Association, Inc. Standard 87-1, April, 1993 
Edition, as amended, Section 3.1.2 et seq. ( Sections 3.1.2.1 through 3.1.2.5), 
adopted by the U.S. Department of Transportation and as attached hereto and 
incorporated herein by reference; and
WHEREAS, the County Commissioners Court of Winkler County, Texas, adopted an 
official Resolution requesting the Governor, pursuant to the authority granted 
to him in the Act and in accordance with the Plan, to impose a ban on the sale 
and discharge of aerial fireworks and other pyrotechnic devices used for display 
and celebration, other than municipally sponsored fireworks displays, until such 
time as no disaster from drought is imminent. 
NOW, THEREFORE, I GEORGE W. BUSH, GOVERNOR OF TEXAS, in accordance with the 
Plan, and by authority of the Act, do hereby prohibit the retail sales (sales to 
the public) and use of aerial fireworks, as defined above, in Winkler County, 
Texas, except for municipally sponsored or permitted fireworks displays, until 
the State of Disaster in Winkler County has been terminated or this Order is 
sooner rescinded.
Issued in Austin, Texas, on June 19, 1996.
TRD-9608799
Pete Wassdorf
Deputy General Counsel
Office of the Governor
Filed: June 19, 1996