Williamson County, TX Fire Regulations: Outdoor Burning (2026)
Outdoor burning rules in Williamson County, 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.
Key Facts
- Default rule
- Burning prohibited statewide
- Home waste exception
- Where no trash pickup
- Burn window
- After sunrise, before sunset
- Structure setback
- 300 feet
- Prohibited items
- Tires, appliances, debris
Summary
Outdoor burning is prohibited statewide under 30 TAC 111.201 except for allowed disposal fires; unincorporated Williamson County residents may burn household waste where no trash collection exists, unless a burn ban is active.
No person may cause, suffer, allow, or permit any outdoor burning within the State of Texas, except as provided by this subchapter or by orders or permits of the commission.
Full Breakdown
30 TAC 111.201 bars all outdoor burning in Texas except as the rules allow. The 111.209 disposal-fire exception lets residents at a private home burn domestic waste and on-property plant growth where local trash collection is not provided. Burning must start no earlier than one hour after sunrise, finish one hour before sunset, stay attended, and keep 300 feet from neighboring occupied structures under 30 TAC 111.219. A Commissioners Court burn ban under Local Government Code 352.081 overrides these exceptions for up to 90 days.
Violations & Fines
Unlawful outdoor burning is a Class C misdemeanor; burning that violates the Texas Clean Air Act can carry civil penalties up to $25,000 per day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I burn trash at my house in unincorporated Williamson County?
What can I never burn?
Sources & Official References
Other rules in Williamson County
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