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Burn bans prohibit all outdoor burning in the county for which they are issued, with a few exceptions. Check with local county officials to learn more about specific burning restrictions in your area.

Current Status of Local County Burn Bans (last updated 08/30/08):

Bell County: burn ban reinstated on 08/25/08 for up to 30 days

Bosque County: burn ban lifted on 08/25/08

Coryell County: burn ban lifted on 08/25/08

Falls County: burn ban lifted on 08/25/08

Freestone County: burn ban lifted on 08/18/08

Hamilton County: burn ban lifted on 08/25/08

Hill County: burn ban in effect from 07/03/08 for up to 90 days

Lampasas County: burn ban in effect from 06/09/08 for up to 90 days

Leon County: burn ban lifted on 08/12/08

Limestone County: bun ban lifted on 08/25/08

McLennan County: burn ban lifted on 08/26/08

Milam County: burn ban lifted on 08/28/08

Mills County: burn ban lifted on 08/25/08

Robertson County: burn ban lifted on 08/25/08

San Saba County: burn ban in effect from 06/17/08 for up to 90 days

Williamson County: burn ban in effect from 06/16/08

These bans may be temporarily lifted, or additional bans put into place, by county officials. Check with the local fire or sheriff's department for the latest status of any burn ban in your area.