2026-0831 • Court OrderDallas County (Dallas County)

60-Day Burn Ban for the Unincorporated Areas of Dallas County

Presented in: Dallas County Commissioners Court Meeting (August 04, 2026) on 2026-08-04

Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

PASSED (5 - 0)

“Court Order 2026-0831: 60-Day Burn Ban for the Unincorporated Areas of Dallas County”

Clay Jenkins

County Judge

YES

“Passed and adopted”

Andy Sommerman

Commissioner, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)

YES

“Seconded motion to adopt order”

Elba Garcia

Commissioner, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)

YES

“Motion made to adopt order”

Theresa Daniel

Commissioner, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)

YES

“Passed and adopted”

John Wiley Price

Commissioner, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)

YES

“Passed and adopted”

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

2026-0831 60-Day Burn Ban for the Unincorporated Areas of Dallas County On a motion made by Commissioner Dr. Elba Garcia, and seconded by Commissioner Andrew Sommerman, the following order was passed and adopted by the Commissioners Court of Dallas County, State of Texas: BRIEFING DATE: August 4, 2026 FUNDING SOURCE: N/A Be it resolved and ordered that the Dallas County Commissioners Court does hereby Approve the Outdoor Burn Ban, effective July 27, 2026 for a period not to exceed 60 days Done in open Court August 4, 2026 by the following vote: IN FAVOR: County Judge Clay Jenkins, Commissioner Dr. Theresa Daniel, Commissioner John Wiley Price, Commissioner Dr. Elba Garcia, and Commissioner Andrew Sommerman OPPOSED: None ABSTAINED: