Burn Ban

Williamson County issues a burn ban. Illustration by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County issues a burn ban. Illustration by Nalani Nuylan.

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Williamson County issues Burn Ban

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The Williamson County Commissioners Court has issued a countywide burn ban effective at 11:05 a.m. on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, for up to 90 days due to increased drought conditions.The Commissioners Court or County Judge may lift the order earlier if conditions improve.
The Williamson County Commissioners Court, from left, Commissioners Terry Cook, Cynthia Long, County Judge Steve Snell and Commissioners Valerie Covey approve issuing a county-wide burn ban during the September 30 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

The Williamson County Commissioners Court, from left, Commissioners Terry Cook, Cynthia Long, County Judge Steve Snell and Commissioners Valerie Covey approve issuing a county-wide burn ban during the September 30 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County enacts fall burn ban due to dry conditions

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
The Williamson County Commissioners Court issued a countywide burn ban effective Tuesday, September 30, for up to 90 days as a precaution during increased drought conditions. The order may be lifted earlier by commissioners' court or the county judge if conditions improve.
50 acres burnt near Parmer Lane: an overview shot shows an area in Cedar Park impacted by the Parmer Lane fire in August 2023. [Sun archive photo]

50 acres burnt near Parmer Lane: an overview shot shows an area in Cedar Park impacted by the Parmer Lane fire in August 2023. [Sun archive photo]

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Williamson County issues county-wide burn ban

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
The Williamson County Commissioners Court issued a county-wide burn ban effective 10:18 a.m. on Tuesday, March 25, for a period not to exceed 90 days due to severe drought conditions. These conditions include above-average heat, low humidity, low fuel moisture, and high winds.

Williamson County issues county-wide burn ban

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, July 18, 2023
The Williamson County Commissioners Court issued a county-wide burn ban starting at noon on Tuesday, July 18, for a period not to exceed 90 days due to severe drought conditions.  These conditions include above-average heat, low humidity, low fuel moisture and high winds.
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