Wilson County Texas

Wilson County has ordered a BURN BAN effective as of August 25, 2025, and continues for 90 days in accordance with Local Government Code 352.081(h), a violation of this Order is a Class C Misdemeanor, punishable by a fine not to exceed $500.00.

ALL outdoor burning is prohibited with the exception of:

1.) Firefighter Training;

2.) Public Utility, Natural Gas or Pipeline Operations;

3.) Planting or harvesting of agricultural crops**;

4.) Burns that are conducted by prescribed burn manager certified under section 153.048 of the Natural Resources Code, and meet the standard of Section 153.047.

**Agricultural burning is only allowed under this section in accordance with Local Government code 352.081(f). 

TFS Outdoor Burning.pdf

What's Your Risk? As a homeowner, you are not powerless in your defense against wildfires. By taking a proactive approach to wildfire prevention, you can significantly increase your safety and your home's likelihood of survival during a catastrophic wildfire event. The actions you take to mitigate the risk on your property before a fire occurs can make all the difference. Link below will take you to the Texas Wildfire Risk Explorer.

https://www.texaswildfirerisk.com/Map/Public

Legal Fires During a Burn Ban..pdf

WILSON COUNTY COOLING CENTERS:

Wilson County has established the following locations as cooling centers that are open to the public. Locations with hours of operation are as follows:

1. Sam Fore Jr. Public Library

   1103 4^th Street

   Floresville, Tx 78114

   830-393-7361

   Monday – Thursday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm/ Friday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

   Saturday: 8:00 am - noon

    

2. The Beer Warehouse

   1302 S. 2^nd Street

   Floresville, Tx 78114

   830-581-1403 – Celina

   Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

    

3. Jane Yelvington McCallum Public Library

   112 E. Chihuahua

   La Vernia, Texas 78121

   830-253-1249

   Monday – Friday: 9:00 am – noon and 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    

4. Sarah Bain Chandler Public Library

   800 W. Main Street

   Stockdale, Tx 78160

   830-996-3114

   Monday – Friday: 9:00 am – noon and 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    

5. City of Stockdale

   700 W. Main Street; Stockdale, Tx 78160

   830-996-3128

   See the City Community Building for hours and/or instructions for assistance

    

6. City of La Vernia

   102 E. Chihuahua; La Vernia, Texas 78121

   830-393-2535

   See the City Hall for hours and/or instructions for assistance.

    

7. La Mision

   1319 4^th Street; Floresville, Texas 78114

   Opened as needed, Contact info on the door of the facility.

    

8. Pandora Baptist Mission

2 County Road 479; Stockdale, TX 78160

Opened as needed, Contact info on the door of the facility.

If you need after hours help please call the Wilson County Sheriff’s office 24/7 at 830-393-2535 option 8.

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