Texarkana, TX Fire Regulations: Fire Pits & Backyard Fires (2026)
Fire pit rules in Texarkana, TX, also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances, cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Key Facts
- Permit
- None required
- Fire pit clearance
- 25 feet minimum
- Other containers clearance
- 10 feet minimum
- Max flame height
- 3 feet
- Max fine
- $2,000 per day
Summary
Texarkana allows recreational fires in approved containers without a permit, but fire pits need 25 feet of clearance from anything combustible.
Fire pits shall have a minimum clearance of at least 25 feet from buildings, property lines, trees, overhead power lines, combustible fences, combustible decks or any combustible material. ... Ensure flame height is maintained at three feet or less. ... Penalty for violation... shall be fined not more than $2,000.00. Each day of any such violation shall be deemed to be a separate offense.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 27).
Full Breakdown
No permit is needed to burn in a chimney, fire pit, outdoor fireplace, or portable outdoor fireplace on your own property for cooking, warmth, or pleasure. Containers must have enclosed noncombustible sides, a spark-arrestor screen with openings no larger than half an inch, a width under three feet, and walls no taller than two feet. Fire pits specifically need 25 feet of clearance from buildings, property lines, trees, power lines, and combustible fences or decks: other approved containers only need 10 feet. Flame height is capped at 3 feet, and recreational fires are banned outright during a declared burn ban or anywhere within the city's fire limits.
Violations & Fines
Violating any part of Sec. 18-14 is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine up to $2,000, with each day of violation treated as a separate offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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