Burleson, TX Public Conduct: Public Alcohol Use (2026)

Section 58-4 of the Burleson Code of Ordinances, titled Alcoholic beverages in parks, park facility and certain events, was last amended by Ordinance 5975-11-2025 dated 11-3-2025. Subsection (a) is the baseline: it is unlawful for any person to sell, bring into, consume, or possess alcoholic beverages in any city park or park facility.

The exceptions are narrow and written. Under (b), a person can possess and consume alcoholic beverages within Russell Farms and the Senior Center only when the Director grants, in writing, an exception for certain private parties (the section lists wedding receptions, anniversaries, family reunions) and special events. The Director can require additional conditions such as insurance requirements, deposits, alcohol policy, and contractual requirements. Under (c), alcohol is allowed within defined concession or spectator areas of Chisenhall Fields Sports Complex only when (i) the City Manager grants a written exception to a reservation, tournament agreement, other event, or to a third-party management company under contract with the city; (ii) alcohol service is managed by licensed personnel who hold a valid Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) license appropriate to the beverage type; and (iii) all consumption complies with TABC regulations, including age verification.

Parks are not the only place the Code restricts drinking. Section 54-33(a)(3) makes it unlawful to enter the premises of a restaurant, drive-in restaurant, pool hall, amusement center, bowling alley, movie theater, grocery store or other business providing goods or services to the public and consume any alcoholic beverage there or possess alcoholic beverages for immediate consumption. Possession of any alcoholic beverage in an open container is prima facie evidence of the intent to consume it immediately, and the owner or operator must post a sign reading "No alcoholic beverages on premises. City of Burleson Ordinance." That section defines an alcoholic beverage as alcohol and any beverage containing more than one-half of one percent of alcohol by volume which is capable of use for beverage purposes, either alone or when diluted.