ANDERSON COUNTY, Texas — Commissioners Court has cancelled a burn ban for Anderson County issued just 24 hours ago.
According to the Anderson County Texas Emergency Management Office, the ban was issued Monday, Jan. 13 and cancelled on Tuesday Jan. 14.
In Texas, local governments are empowered to take action on the behalf of those they serve. When drought conditions exist, a burn ban can be put in place by a county judge or county commissioners court prohibiting or restricting outdoor burning for public safety.