The Pyrotechnic Artists of Texas is a not-for profit membership of fireworks lovers, formed in 1997, consisting of all types of interests in fireworks. Some of the FireAnts are Licensed Pyrotechnic Operators who shoot commercial displays, some are non-licensed hobbyists and enthusiasts who like to shoot and observe fireworks, as well as many who are involved in the distribution and /or sales of professional, and consumer fireworks products. We simply cannot get enough of good fireworks, and we'd be quite happy if we could celebrate the "Fourth" EVERY month of the year, and we relish any opportunity to "Smell the Smoke"!

Our Club by-laws, safety information, and membership application are included in this web site for those who might want to download them to help start a club of their own in their home state.

We gather as a club group at least three times a year in Texas in the following regions:

North Central (Dallas Ft. Worth) - April or May

Mid Eastern Central (Austin) - October or November

South Eastern Central (Houston) - February

Our Fireworks club gatherings consist of seminars in assembly of fireworks, fireworks displays, Safety techniques for operation, Safety demos, and various other club activities. Our club gatherings also provide family opportunities to enjoy fireworks with our children. Our older children are also encouraged to participate in some club events with consumer fireworks under close Adult supervision, in safe surroundings. Safety is always top priority in our crowd. Some of our members are Emergency Medical Technicians or Paramedics who also serve as PAT Safety Officers and coordinators.

Many of our FireAnt members are also members of other fireworks clubs in the United States that meet on a regular basis to shoot view, test and refine the qualities of fireworks. There are 13 such clubs in addition to ours in Texas, in the states of Florida, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, New York, California, Colorado, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Michigan.. to mention a few. Many of our members are also members of the largest such club, The Pyrotechnics Guild International, which now has 3000 members throughout the world.

If you would like to know more about P.A.T., you may e-mail the club's (listed in the Contact Us section).

 Happy and safe fireworks shooting to you!