Five Central Texas Counties Remain Under Burn Bans

Cooler temperatures and recent rains have reduced the number of Texas counties under established outdoor burn bans.

Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Current Conditions

Five Central Texas Counties Remain Under Burn Bans

Five local Central Texas counties remain under established outdoor burn bans, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service Outdoor Burn Ban map. The count is down three from the weekend of November 7 and 8, 2026, after Hamilton and Mills Counties were removed from the map.

Why it matters

Burn bans restrict open burning to reduce wildfire risk, and their removal reflects shifting conditions after cooler temperatures and rain. Residents in affected counties must still follow the restrictions while they remain in place.

The Texas A&M Forest Service Outdoor Burn Ban map lists five local counties under established bans, down three from the prior weekend's count of eight. The extraction does not specify when the remaining bans will be lifted.

The players

Texas A&M Forest Service

The Texas A&M Forest Service is the state agency that publishes the Outdoor Burn Ban map tracking county-level burn restrictions across Texas.

The details

Burleson, Coryell, Falls, Limestone, and Robertson Counties remain under outdoor burn bans, while Hamilton and Mills Counties were removed from the Texas A&M Forest Service map. Violating an established outdoor burn ban is a class-C misdemeanor and can carry a fine of up to $500 per violation.

November 7 and 8, 2026: Eight counties were under burn bans during this weekend.
November 10, 2026: Five counties remained under burn bans as of this report.

Seasonal Patterns

The Texas A&M Forest Service Outdoor Burn Ban map shows the count of counties under restrictions falling from eight to five, tracking the cooler weather and recent rains that have eased fire risk. Burn bans of this kind are typically lifted as moisture returns and temperatures drop.

Residents in the five counties still under burn bans should avoid open burning until restrictions are lifted, as violations carry a class-C misdemeanor charge and fines of up to $500. Check the Texas A&M Forest Service Outdoor Burn Ban map before burning in any Texas county.

The takeaway

Cooler weather and rain are steadily easing burn restrictions, but the bans remain in force in several counties until officials lift them. Checking the current county listings before any outdoor burning is the simplest way to stay compliant.