Burn bans and outdoor burning rules in unincorporated Bell County

Bell County keeps a burn-ban status page for unincorporated outdoor burning. It is the place to look for county orders, lift notices, and the burn line at (254) 933-5555.

Texas Local Government Code Section 352.081 lets a commissioners court restrict outdoor burning in unincorporated areas when drought conditions or another public-safety hazard justifies it. A knowing or intentional violation is a Class C misdemeanor.

Treat the status as a same-day check. Dry wind, rain, or a county order can change what is allowed faster than a neighbor can pass along the news.