Is there a burn ban in Galveston County today?
Texas · Saturday, October 10, 2026
Yes
Yes — Galveston County has a burn ban (since Aug 18, 2026)
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Texas burn bans today
- Burn ban
- Partial / advisory
- No ban
- Red flag / fire weather
Nearby counties
4 neighboring counties of the 8 closest have a burn ban.
Questions about burning in Galveston County
Is there a burn ban in Galveston County today?
Yes. Texas A&M Forest Service lists Galveston County as “Burn ban in effect”, in effect since Aug 18, 2026. Status checked Oct 10, 2:47 PM CDT.
Can I burn trash or brush in Galveston County?
Not while the burn ban is in effect. County burn bans in Texas prohibit most outdoor burning; read the county's order for exceptions (for example, approved grills or permitted agricultural burns).
Who issues burn bans in Texas?
County judges and commissioners courts issue burn bans; the Forest Service maps them daily.
Where does this information come from?
From Texas A&M Forest Service's official county burn-ban map, refreshed every hour on Burn Ban Today, plus Red Flag Warnings from the National Weather Service. Confirm with the Galveston County offices or your local fire department before burning.