Tarrant County, TX Fire Regulations: Wildfire Zones (2026)
Key Facts
- County Zones
- None formally mapped
- State Mapping
- TX A and M Forest Service
- Burn Bans
- Commissioners Court
- Fire Marshal
- 817-838-4660
Summary
Tarrant County does not designate formal wildfire hazard zones. The Texas A and M Forest Service maps WUI risk statewide, with parts of western Tarrant County rated moderate risk during drought.
Sec. 352.081. REGULATION OF OUTDOOR BURNING. ... (b) On the request of the commissioners court of a county, the Texas Forest Service shall determine whether drought conditions exist in all or part of the county. ... (c) The commissioners court of a county by order may prohibit or restrict outdoor burning in general or outdoor burning of a particular substance in all or part of the unincorporated area of the county if: (1) drought conditions have been determined to exist as provided by Subsection (b); or (2) the commissioners court makes a finding that circumstances present in all or part of the unincorporated area create a public safety hazard that would be exacerbated by outdoor burning.
Full Breakdown
Tarrant County has no local wildfire zone ordinance or defensible space requirement, which is typical for Texas counties that lack zoning authority. The Texas A and M Forest Service maintains the Texas Wildfire Risk Assessment Portal showing moderate wildfire risk across much of western unincorporated Tarrant County. During drought, the Tarrant County Commissioners Court may issue a countywide outdoor burn ban under Texas Local Government Code Section 352.081, which restricts open burning including debris burning, recreational fires, and welding that could spark a grass fire. Burn bans are enforced by the Tarrant County Sheriff and Fire Marshal at 817-838-4660. The Tarrant County Fire Marshal investigates wildfire causes. Property owners in cross-timbers areas should maintain vegetation cleared around structures, though this is not county-mandated.
Violations & Fines
Violating a Tarrant County burn ban is a Class C misdemeanor under TX LGC 352.081, punishable by a fine up to $500 per occurrence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tarrant County in a wildfire zone?
Is there a burn ban in Tarrant County?
Sources & Official References
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