Burn Ban in Effect
As of 12/29/25, outdoor burning is prohibited in Travis County.
Visit the County Clerk’s website under "Posted Documents" for the official order.
Fire Code
Effective January 1, 2026, Travis County and all county agencies will implement and enforce the 2021 Fire Code to ensure countywide standardization. For any questions or clarification, please reach out to the Travis County Fire Marshal’s Office at (512) 854-4621 or [email protected].
Fire Marshal
The Fire Marshal's Office, a division of Travis County Emergency Services, is responsible for fire investigations, fire inspections, and fire code enforcement within the unincorporated areas of Travis County. Inspections, education, and burn bans target fire prevention. Our office also assists in fire investigations, responds to citizens reports, and works with local ESDs (Emergency Services Districts/Fire Departments).
The Fire Marshal's Office is a law enforcement agency; all "Marshals" are Certified Fire/Arson Investigators, Certified Fire Inspectors and Licensed Peace Officers.
Gary Howell
Fire Marshal
(512) 854-4621
M-F, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
314 W. 11th
Austin, Texas 78701
If you need a Fire Marshal weekdays after 5:00 pm or anytime during the weekend, please contact the Travis County Sheriff Department Dispatch at 512-974-0845, option 3.
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2025 TAX RATE: TRAVIS COUNTY ADOPTED A TAX RATE THAT WILL RAISE MORE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS THAN LAST YEAR’S TAX RATE. THE TAX RATE WILL EFFECTIVELY BE RAISED BY 8.0 PERCENT AND WILL RAISE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS ON A $100,000 HOME BY APPROXIMATELY $24.73.
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