Coryell County Suspends Local Burn Ban, Residents Must Verify Rules

Coryell County formally suspended its local burn ban on December 23, 2025, posting a document titled "Order Suspending Burn Ban Order CJ25 06" on the county website alongside the Commissioners Court agenda. The posting indicates the suspension was handled in connection with the court actions for the week of December 23, 2025. The county hosted PDF contains the precise language of the order and any conditions attached to the suspension.

The suspension removes the county level prohibition under the burn ban identified as CJ25 06, but it does not eliminate all requirements for open burning within the county. Check local city and municipal rules because municipalities within Coryell County may maintain separate ordinances that continue to restrict burning. Contact the Sheriff’s Office before burning, because the county home page explicitly advises callers to check with the Sheriff’s Office and provides contact information for that purpose.

For residents, the practical effect is conditional. Where municipal rules allow, certain outdoor burning activities may proceed subject to the conditions set out in the posted order. The exact scope, permitted materials, timing and any safety or notification requirements are specified in the county hosted PDF, so review of that document is essential before undertaking any burn. Enforcement and oversight of open burning will remain a local matter, and contacting both municipal officials and the Sheriff’s Office will clarify which rules apply at a specific address.

This action highlights how local governance and interlocking authorities shape everyday activities like yard burning. The Commissioners Court handled the suspension as part of routine agenda actions, showing the procedural path for changing county level emergency or safety orders. Residents planning burns should consult the posted order for details, verify whether city rules apply at their location, and call the Sheriff’s Office using the contact information provided on the county home page to confirm whether burning is allowed.