Burn Ban Orders Cover Unincorporated El Paso County

Burn bans in El Paso County are not permanent background rules. They are court orders tied to current conditions. The county's 2026 order says the Commissioners Court may prohibit outdoor burning in unincorporated areas when the Texas Forest Service determines drought conditions exist and wildfire conditions create a public safety hazard.

The order adopted April 27, 2026 prohibited outdoor burning in unincorporated El Paso County for 90 days starting May 1, 2026, expiring July 30, with narrow exceptions for activities permitted by the proper agency. It ties violations to Texas Local Government Code Section 352.081 as a Class C misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of up to $500.

Because burn-ban orders expire, change, and can be renewed, do not rely on an old screenshot. Check the current El Paso County order, Commissioners Court materials, or official emergency notices before burning anything outdoors outside city limits.