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Atascosa County adopts 60-day outdoor burn ban amid drought concerns
Summary
The commissioners court adopted an order imposing a countywide outdoor burn ban effective Jan. 12, 2026, for up to 60 days (until March 13, 2026) and authorized the fire marshal to rescind the ban when conditions improve.
The court approved an order restricting outdoor burning effective Jan. 12, 2026, for a period not to exceed 60 days, with authority for the fire marshal to lift the ban without returning to the court when conditions warrant. The order was presented under the fire marshal's agenda item citing drought conditions and public-safety hazards for unincorporated areas.
The motion to set the burn ban was moved and seconded and recorded as carried. The court record allows the fire marshal to end the ban administratively when the risk from outdoor burning abates. No specific enforcement details were discussed on the record at this meeting; the court's action authorizes the county's fire-safety authority to manage the ban's duration.
The transcript identifies the fire marshal on the agenda as Bridal Sanchez and shows commissioners moving the action to adopt the order. Citizens or landowners subject to the ban should consult county publications or the fire marshal's office for guidance and enforcement information.
