Outdoor Cooking in Dallas County, TX (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Dallas County, Texas.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Dallas County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
BBQ & Propane Rules
Dallas County's outdoor-burning ban under Sec. 38-1 expressly exempts charcoal grills, so grilling is allowed without the enclosure requirement that applies to open fires. The county code does not set separate placement or balcony rules for propane grills.
Charcoal Grills Exempt From Dallas County Burn Ban
Light RestrictionsDallas County Code Sec. 38-1(a)
Burning of household trash in barrels meeting the county fire marshal's office guidelines, trench burning and charcoal grills are exempt from this restriction.
Outdoor Cooking by City in Dallas County
4 cities in Dallas County have their own outdoor cooking rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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