Caldwell County retains off burn ban, adopts fireworks restrictions through July 4

Caldwell County Commissioners Court on May 28, 2024, voted to keep the county burn ban off for an additional two weeks while noting forecasted rains. Emergency staff (Hector) reported multiple recent fires and rising drought indices but recommended delaying a burn‑ban reinstatement because rain was expected during the week.

Separately, the court adopted Order 092‑024, which restricts sale and use of certain fireworks (as specified in the order) in unincorporated areas of Caldwell County through July 4, 2024, or earlier if the Texas A&M Forest Service determines drought conditions have abated. The order references state codes governing permissible fireworks and class C misdemeanor penalties for violations.

The court approved both actions by voice votes. The order will remain in effect until drought conditions are lifted by the Forestry Service or until July 4, whichever comes first.