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Burnet County Commissioners reinstate 90‑day burn ban for unincorporated areas
Summary
The Burnet County Commissioners Court on July 28, 2026 reinstated an outdoor burn ban in unincorporated areas for 90 days, effective noon that day, citing public‑safety hazards during dry weather; the unanimous 5–0 order lists exceptions and enforcement steps including a Class C misdemeanor penalty.
Burnet County Judge Bryan Wilson and the five‑member Commissioners Court voted unanimously on July 28 to reinstate a countywide burn ban for unincorporated areas effective at 12:00 p.m. July 28, 2026. The emergency order prohibits outdoor burning for 90 days unless rescinded earlier and authorizes enforcement actions; a violation is a Class C misdemeanor punishable by up to $500.
The order lists multiple exceptions including prescribed burns by certified managers, certain welding‑related fires, and burning allowed under Texas Commission on Environmental Quality rules. The court said the measure is aimed at mitigating wildfire risk during the current dry weather period. The County Judge is designated as the officer authorized to rescind the order if conditions improve.
Provenance: court motion introduced by County Judge Bryan Wilson and recorded vote (motion: Commissioner Joe Don Dockery; second: Commissioner Damon Beierle), vote recorded 5–0. The formal order and criteria for exceptions were included as an attachment to the meeting packet.
