Tex. Local Gov't Code Section 352.082
Outdoor Burning of Household Refuse in Certain Residential Areas

(a)

This section applies only to the unincorporated area of a county:

(1)

that is adjacent to a county with a population of 3.3 million or more; and

(2)

in which a planned community is located that has 20,000 or more acres of land, that was originally established under the Urban Growth and New Community Development Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. Section 4501 et seq.), and that is subject to restrictive covenants containing ad valorem or annual variable budget based assessments on real property.

(b)

In this section, “neighborhood” and “refuse” have the meanings assigned by Section 343.002 (Definitions), Health and Safety Code.

(c)

A person commits an offense if the person intentionally or knowingly burns household refuse outdoors on a lot that is:

(1)

located in a neighborhood; or

(2)

smaller than five acres.

(d)

An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor. On conviction of an offense under this section, the court shall require the defendant, in addition to any fine, to perform community service as provided by Article 42A.304 (Community Service)(e), Code of Criminal Procedure.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 904 (H.B. 39), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 770 (H.B. 2299), Sec. 2.78, eff. January 1, 2017.

Source: Section 352.082 — Outdoor Burning of Household Refuse in Certain Residential Areas, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/LG/htm/LG.­352.­htm#352.­082 (accessed Apr. 29, 2024).

352.001
Fire Protection of County Residents 352.002
Use of Surplus or Salvage Property by Volunteer Fire Department 352.003
Fire Protection in Certain Counties 352.004
Agency 352.005
Contractual Provision of Fire-fighting Equipment or Services 352.006
Sale of Used Fire Protection or Fire-fighting Equipment to Certain Volunteer Fire Departments 352.011
Creation of Office 352.012
Qualifications for Office 352.013
Investigation of Fires 352.014
Record of Investigation 352.015
Arson Investigation 352.016
Inspection or Review of Plan for Fire or Life Safety Hazards 352.017
Privacy of Examinations 352.018
Effect on Civil Actions 352.019
Cooperation with Other Fire Protection Agencies 352.020
Liability 352.021
Contempt of Fire Investigation Proceedings 352.022
Penalty for Failure to Comply with Order 352.023
Exemption 352.051
Regulation of Restricted Fireworks 352.081
Regulation of Outdoor Burning 352.082
Outdoor Burning of Household Refuse in Certain Residential Areas 352.111
Gated Community or Housing Project Subject to Subchapter 352.112
Definitions 352.113
County Authority to Regulate Vehicular or Pedestrian Gates to Gated Communities and Multi-unit Housing Projects 352.114
Lockbox Requirements 352.115
Additional Accessibility Requirements 352.116
Building Identification 352.117
County Authority to Require Permit 352.118
Suspension or Revocation of License 352.119
Limitation on Specific County Standards 352.120
Offense 352.0165
Inspection of Group Homes in Certain Counties 352.1145
Siren-operated Sensor Systems for Electric Gates
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Accessed:
Apr. 29, 2024

§ 352.082’s source at texas​.gov