PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-09-17

The county is asking to impose a burn ban in unincorporated Harris County starting September 17, 2026, lasting up to 90 days or until the Texas Forest Service determines drought conditions have ended, and also banning the sale of certain fireworks during that period.

What it means for you

Residents in unincorporated Harris County will be prohibited from open burning and from purchasing the category of fireworks defined as 'sticks and fins' under state law for the duration of the ban.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Garcia, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (5-0)

How each member voted

Lina Hidalgo (County Judge): AyeRodney Ellis (Commissioner, Precinct 1): AyeAdrian Garcia (Commissioner, Precinct 2): AyeTom S. Ramsey (Commissioner, Precinct 3): AyeLesley Briones (Commissioner, Precinct 4): Aye

5–0, per the official record.

Public safety — see all →Unincorporated Harris County

Official source

Official meeting record — Harris County Legistar ↗

The record includes an individually-attributed vote for this item, shown above.

Quick answersfrom the official record

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Taken up at the September 17, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

The official caption doesn't name a dollar amount, a beneficiary, or who pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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