ALERTS, NOTICES AND IMPORTANT MESSAGES:

A burn ban for Hays County is currently OFF as of March 28, 2025.

Rules for Outdoor Burning

The Hays County Fire Marshal’s Office (HCFMO) operates under the Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 352, and Subchapter B “County Fire Marshal.” We are committed to enforcing the law and to the prevention and investigation of fire and explosive incidents in the unincorporated areas of Hays County. We work with Federal, State, County and Local Fire and Law Enforcement Agencies. Our goal is to protect and serve the residents and visitors of Hays County from the effects of fire.

Fire Marshal Mission