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Hemphill County extends burn ban through April 1; review set for March 30
Summary
The Hemphill County Commissioners' Court voted unanimously March 9 to extend the county burn ban through April 1, 2026, with a review scheduled for the March 30 meeting. Commissioner Dale Schafer moved the extension and Commissioner Tim Alexander seconded it.
The Hemphill County Commissioners' Court voted March 9 to extend the countywide burn ban through April 1, 2026.
Commissioner Dale Schafer (Commissioner, Precinct 3) moved to extend the burn ban; Commissioner Tim Alexander (Commissioner, Precinct 2) seconded the motion, and the court carried the extension without opposition. Judge Lisa Johnson opened the meeting at 9:00 a.m. and confirmed a full complement of commissioners was present.
The court instructed that the ban will be reviewed at the commissioners' March 30 meeting to determine whether further extension or modification is necessary. No public comments were offered during the meeting on the item.
The extension is administrative action of the commissioners' court and the motion carried unopposed.
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