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Texas Open Burning Rules (2026)
Conditional: Outdoor burning is regulated by TCEQ rules and, during drought, by county burn bans adopted by the county judge or commissioners court.
ConditionalVerified Jun 18, 2026
Outdoor burning is regulated by TCEQ rules and, during drought, by county burn bans adopted by the county judge or commissioners court. When no ban is in place, debris burning is allowed under TCEQ conditions; a county burn ban prohibits or restricts it.
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