Outdoor burning rules in New Braunfels, 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 is not allowed inside the New Braunfels city limits. The Fire Marshal may issue a burn permit only when all requirements of the adopted International Fire Code (2021 IFC Section 307) and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) rules are met. Backyard recreational fires are treated separately and are allowed under conditions.
Open (outdoor) burning is prohibited inside New Braunfels city limits. The city's Fire Marshal's Office administers the rule and may issue a burn permit only if all aspects of the adopted 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) Section 307 and TCEQ outdoor-burning requirements are satisfied. This effectively bars routine burning of trash, leaves, brush, construction waste, and yard debris within the city. Outdoor grilling is allowed, but only with barbecue pits or grills that have lids to contain sparks and flames. Backyard recreational fires (campfires) are handled under the city's separate recreational-fire guidance rather than the open-burning prohibition. Separately, Comal County periodically enacts a countywide burn ban during dry, high-risk conditions; violating an active burn ban can bring fines reported in the $1,000-$50,000 range under state law. Because both the city's open-burning prohibition and the county burn-ban status can change, anyone planning to burn should check current conditions with the New Braunfels Fire Marshal's Office (830-221-4200) and, for properties outside the city, the Comal County Fire Marshal. When in doubt, do not burn.
Open burning inside the city without a Fire Marshal permit is prohibited. During an active Comal County burn ban, illegal burning can carry fines reported in the $1,000-$50,000 range under Texas law. Recreational fires that become a nuisance or are improperly set up can also be cited.
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