March 10, 2026 – With the promise of wet weather in the forecast, Hopkins County Commissioners have lifted the current burn ban for county residents. Emergency Management Director Andy Endsley reminds county residents to continue to exercise caution when burning as the State of Texas still mandates outdoor burning to take place when winds are forecasted to be between 6mph and 23mph. As Hopkins County is forecasted to receive higher wind speeds and gusts over the next week, residents are urged to choose their timing wisely to avoid any problems.
Under Texas state law (30 TAC ยง 111.219), outdoor burning is only permitted when wind speeds are between 6 and 23 mph. Fires must start one hour after sunrise and end one hour before sunset, with a responsible adult present. Only authorized materials (like dry plant growth) can be burned
