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Hemphill County extends burn ban for 45 days
Summary
The Hemphill County Commissioners' Court voted to extend the countywide burn ban for 45 days on April 13, 2026. The motion was moved by Commissioner Dale Schafer, seconded by Commissioner Dawn Webb, and carried without opposition.
The Hemphill County Commissioners' Court voted on April 13, 2026 to extend the countywide burn ban for 45 days.
Commissioner Dale Schafer moved to extend the burn ban for 45 days; Commissioner Dawn Webb seconded and the motion "carried unopposed," according to the minutes. Judge Lisa Johnson presided over the action.
The extension preserves existing outdoor-burning restrictions for an additional 45-day period. No further details on specific restrictions or enforcement changes were discussed during the motion.
The court moved on to other agenda items after the approval; no additional public testimony or amendments to the burn ban were recorded in the minutes.
