The Kaufman County Commissioners' Court has issued a burn ban for Kaufman County effective Tuesday, August 11, 2026 for 90 days or until further notice. All outdoor burning is prohibited including fires used for recreation, ceremony, disposal, and land clearing. The burn ban which will remain in effect until drought conditions improve, carries with it a violation of a Class C misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of up to $500.

The burn ban does not apply to: 
• Fires that are used for cooking (grills & smokers) 
• Firefighter training 
• Fires related to public health and safety if authorized by Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) 
• Fires related to public utility, natural gas pipeline, or mining operations
• Fires related to planting or harvesting of agricultural crops 
• Burns that are performed by a prescribed burn manager if it meets the standards set forth by the Natural Resources Code.

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