Burnet County commissioners impose burn ban for unincorporated areas, effective 9 a.m. Jan. 9
January 09, 2026 | Burnet County, Texas
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The Burnet County Commissioners Court voted unanimously on Jan. 9, 2026, to impose a burn ban for unincorporated areas of Burnet County effective 9:00 a.m. the same day. The special session was called to order at 8:00 a.m. by County Judge Bryan Wilson.
Emergency Management Coordinator Derek Marchio provided an update to the commissioners in advance of the vote; the record lists an "Emergency Management Update" and a document titled "Burn Ban 1.9.2026" among the attachments. After the presentation, Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery moved to place the burn ban, and Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. seconded the motion. The court recorded the vote as 5–0 in favor.
The court opened time for public comment under Texas Government Code 551.007 and the Burnet County Commissioners Court Rules of Decorum; Ray Feeley spoke during the public-comment period (the transcript does not specify the content of his remarks). The meeting record states that the burn ban applies to unincorporated areas of the county and takes effect at 9:00 a.m. on Jan. 9, 2026.
Following the vote, Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier moved to adjourn; Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. seconded the motion, and the court adjourned at 8:12 a.m.
No further action items or dates for review of the burn ban appear in the transcript.
Emergency Management Coordinator Derek Marchio provided an update to the commissioners in advance of the vote; the record lists an "Emergency Management Update" and a document titled "Burn Ban 1.9.2026" among the attachments. After the presentation, Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery moved to place the burn ban, and Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. seconded the motion. The court recorded the vote as 5–0 in favor.
The court opened time for public comment under Texas Government Code 551.007 and the Burnet County Commissioners Court Rules of Decorum; Ray Feeley spoke during the public-comment period (the transcript does not specify the content of his remarks). The meeting record states that the burn ban applies to unincorporated areas of the county and takes effect at 9:00 a.m. on Jan. 9, 2026.
Following the vote, Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier moved to adjourn; Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. seconded the motion, and the court adjourned at 8:12 a.m.
No further action items or dates for review of the burn ban appear in the transcript.
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