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Texas Open Burning Rules (2026)
Conditional: Outdoor burning is regulated by TCEQ rules and, during drought, by county burn bans adopted by the county judge or commissioners court.
Outdoor burning is regulated by TCEQ rules and, during drought, by county burn bans adopted by the county judge or commissioners court. When no ban is in place, debris burning is allowed under TCEQ conditions; a county burn ban prohibits or restricts it.
Official source: tfsweb.tamu.edu →
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Open Burning Rules in states bordering Texas
The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.
- ArkansasConditional
Open burning of yard/land debris is generally allowed when no ban is in effect, but county judges may impose burn bans (up to 60 days) during dry conditions. The Forestry Division monitors fire danger; bans are enforced by sheriffs.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: agriculture.arkansas.gov · Full Arkansas rule →
- LouisianaConditional
Open burning is limited to vegetation/ordinary yard waste (no synthetic materials, tires, paper, structures). Burns may be banned by the State Fire Marshal or LDAF during dry conditions; local parish rules may be stricter.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: ldaf.la.gov · Full Louisiana rule →
- New MexicoConditional
Open/debris burning on non-federal, non-tribal, non-municipal land is allowed only when no state fire restrictions are in effect; restrictions are common in dry months and can ban all agricultural, yard-waste and debris burning. Check local fire dept for permits.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: emnrd.nm.gov · Full New Mexico rule →
- OklahomaConditional
Open burning of debris is generally allowed but is restricted or prohibited under a county-commissioner or Governor's burn ban, which are common in drought. Violations are misdemeanors (county ban up to $500; Governor's ban up to $1,000).
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: ag.ok.gov · Full Oklahoma rule →
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