Texas HB1293 exempts controlled outdoor burns of plant growth from notification requirements during declared states of disaster or emergency.

Texas HB1293 amends the Health and Safety Code to exempt controlled outdoor burns of combustible plant growth from notification and authorization requirements by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality during declared states of disaster or emergency. This exemption applies unless the declaration explicitly prohibits all outdoor burning. The changes take effect on September 1, 2025.

Texas HB1293 exempts controlled outdoor burns of plant growth from notification requirements during declared states of disaster or emergency.

Texas HB1293 amends the Health and Safety Code to exempt controlled outdoor burns of combustible plant growth from notification and authorization requirements by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality during declared states of disaster or emergency. This exemption applies unless the declaration explicitly prohibits all outdoor burning. The changes take effect on September 1, 2025.