January 7, 2026 – DELTA COUNTY IS CURRENTLY UNDER A BURN BAN.
An emergency 7-day burn ban is in effect for unincorporated areas of Delta County, Texas, as of January 7, 2026, due to elevated wildfire risk
The Commissioners Court will review this ban on January 13, 2026, to decide on extending or lifting it. Open burning is prohibited, though some exceptions for contained, non-commercial cooking may apply.
Key Details:
Penalty: Violation is a Class “C” misdemeanor, punishable by fines up to $500$
Location: Unincorporated areas of Delta County, Texas.
Effective Date: January 7, 2026.
Review Date: January 13, 2026.
Restrictions: No outdoor burning, including trash or brush piles.
RESPONSIBILITY AND CONSEQUENCES FOR OUTDOOR BURNING
View the State Law in regards to responsibility for consequences of outdoor burning.
Outdoor Burning in Texas Guide
Texas Local Government Code Chapter 352, Subchapter D, Outdoor Burning
