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229. • GeneralHarris County (Harris County)
Request for approval of a countywide burn ban in unincorporated areas of Harris County effective September 17, 2026, until the earlier of 90 days after the date of adoption or a determination is made by the Texas Forest Service that drought conditions no longer exist within Harris County; with the condition of prohibiting the sale of “sticks and fins” fireworks defined in LGC 352.051 (a) (1) and o
Presented in: Harris County Commissioners Court on 2026-09-17
Official Roll-Call Vote
PASSED (5 - 0)
“approved”
LH
Lina Hidalgo
County Judge
YES
AG
Adrian Garcia
Commissioner, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
YES
LB
Lesley Briones
Commissioner, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
YES
RE
Rodney Ellis
Commissioner, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
YES
TS
Tom S. Ramsey
Commissioner, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
YES
Staff Report & Agenda Item Details
Request for approval of a countywide burn ban in unincorporated areas of Harris County effective September 17, 2026, until the earlier of 90 days after the date of adoption or a determination is made by the Texas Forest Service that drought conditions no longer exist within Harris County; with the condition of prohibiting the sale of “sticks and fins” fireworks defined in LGC 352.051 (a) (1) and other restrictions as authorized under LGC 352.081.