Before You Burn Brush, Check Whether the Ban Is On

San Patricio County keeps a Burn Ban Information notice on the county homepage. When a county burn ban is in effect, do not treat last month's answer as today's answer. Coastal Bend grass can dry out quickly.

The Fire Marshal page also links the county fire code and TCEQ outdoor-burning rules. Scott Marion's office is at 313 N. Rachal in Sinton, and the Fire Marshal line is (361) 587-3558.

This is about unincorporated land. Inside Sinton, Portland, Aransas Pass, or another city, the city fire rules matter too. Start with the county notice, then check city rules if you are inside city limits.