Notice: Burn Ban in Effect for Taylor County until September 30, 2024

Taylor County commissioners have issued a burn ban ahead of the July 4th holiday.

An Order Prohibiting Outdoor Burning was enacted Tuesday, July 2 and will be in effect for the next 90 days or sooner, if determined by commissioners.

Anyone who, “knowingly or intentionally engages in any activity outdoors which could allow flames or sparks that could result in a fire” will be in violation of the ban and is could subject to a Class C Misdemeanor fine.

https://www.taylorcounty.texas.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4510/Burn-Ban-Order-Executed-7-2-24

Taylor County was established in 1858, and named for Alamo defenders Edward, James and George Taylor. Taylor County is the home of Dyess Air Force Base, major medical centers, the Abilene State Park, Buffalo Gap Historic Village, and multiple colleges/universities.

The county is located in West Central Texas and is part of the Rolling Plains. The size of the county is roughly 919 square miles, with agriculture being one of the primary industries. There are several school districts and various communities throughout the county. The population of the county is approximately 143,326 (2021).