Outdoor burning rules in Mesquite, 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, brush, and yard waste is prohibited inside Mesquite city limits; only approved recreational and cooking fires are allowed, plus fireworks are banned.
Mesquite prohibits open burning of household trash, yard waste, leaves, brush, and construction debris within city limits under the adopted International Fire Code and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality rules at 30 TAC Chapter 111. Only the following are permitted: small recreational fires (3 ft x 2 ft) using clean wood, outdoor cooking on grills and approved appliances, and ceremonial fires with Fire Marshal approval. The use, sale, and possession of consumer fireworks is illegal inside Mesquite city limits under Texas Occupations Code Chapter 2154 and the city's adopted fire code; violations are a Class C misdemeanor with fines up to $2,000. Residents who burn prohibited materials may face citations from both the city and TCEQ. During Dallas County burn bans (issued during droughts), even recreational fires may be prohibited. Yard waste should be bagged for curbside collection rather than burned.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Mesquite code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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