Outdoor burning rules in Converse, TX — also called the burn ban, open burning, or fire restriction ordinance — set when you can burn yard waste, debris, or run a recreational fire.
Open outdoor burning of yard waste or trash is generally prohibited inside Converse city limits. TCEQ 30 TAC 111.209 limits outdoor burning statewide and Bexar County burn bans override local allowances.
Outdoor burning in Converse is governed by Texas Commission on Environmental Quality rules at 30 TAC 111.209 which restrict outdoor burning in populated areas like Bexar County. Inside city limits, open burning of leaves, brush, household trash, construction debris, or tires is prohibited. Recreational fires in approved devices (fire pits, chimineas, outdoor fireplaces) and small cooking fires on barbecue grills remain allowed except during Bexar County burn bans. The Bexar County Commissioners Court issues burn bans during drought or elevated fire weather, which automatically apply inside Converse. Agricultural, land-clearing, or prescribed burns require TCEQ notification, a written plan, and Converse Fire Department authorization, and are rarely approved in city limits. Residents should bag yard waste for regular curbside collection rather than burn.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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