June 25, 2008 — C ypress-Fairbanks ISD would like to remind those celebrating the coming Independence Day holiday that Texas law prohibits the discharge of fireworks on school district property.

According to the Occupations Code under Texas Statutes, Subchapter F, Prohibited Acts, 2154.251, it is illegal for any person to “explode or ignite fireworks within 600 feet of…. a public or private primary or secondary school or institution of higher education.”

The CFISD security department will patrol the district during this holiday season. Citizens who observe such violations are requested to contact the district’s security dispatcher at 281-897-4337 or the Harris County Precinct 4 Constables at 281-376-3472. Persons found violating these laws may be issued a citation from Harris County Precinct 4.

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