Outdoor burning rules in DeSoto, 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 burning of trash, leaves, or construction debris is prohibited in DeSoto under Chapter 38 and TCEQ Rule 30 TAC §111.219. Only recreational fires (≤3 ft) and permitted agricultural/forestry burns are allowed, and any burn is suspended during Dallas County burn bans.
DeSoto Code of Ordinances Chapter 38 adopts the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) outdoor burning rules (30 TAC §§111.201-111.221). Burning household garbage, yard waste, or construction debris is prohibited within DeSoto at all times, as the city has an active municipal refuse collection. Recreational fires complying with IFC 307.4.2 are allowed, as are small ceremonial fires permitted by the Fire Marshal. Agricultural burns are permitted only outside city limits. When Dallas County declares a burn ban (typically during drought), even recreational fires become prohibited. Call (469) 658-3100 for current status.
Class C misdemeanor $100-$2,000; TCEQ administrative penalties up to $10,000 per day for commercial violations.
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