City of Bullard, TX - Government

08/18/2026

🚧 TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE | WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19 🚧

Tyler Street between FM 2493 and S. Phillips Street will be temporarily closed on Wednesday, August 19, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. as crews continue scheduled work in the area.

Motorists are encouraged to use an alternate route during this time and allow for extra travel time in the area.

The work is scheduled to be completed before afternoon school traffic. Thank you for your continued patience as crews complete these necessary improvements!

08/18/2026

🔥 90-DAY BURN BAN IN EFFECT FOR SMITH COUNTY 🔥

Smith County has issued a 90-day burn ban, effective immediately.

During the burn ban, residents are asked to refrain from outdoor burning and use extra caution with any activity that could create a spark or ignite dry vegetation.

Please help us protect our community, first responders, homes, and property by following the burn ban and taking fire safety seriously.

The Smith County Commissioners Court voted on Tuesday, August 18, to issue a 90-day burn ban for the county.
As of Monday, the Keetch-Byram Drought Index (KBDI) for Smith County was at 661 and is expected to go up to 668 on Tuesday. The KBDI ranges from 0 to 800 and is used to determine forest fire potential.
Smith County Fire Marshal Chad Hogue reported that the county has seen an increase in grass fires and there are no significant rain chances for the next 10-14 days.
“Rain chances for the next couple weeks show a couple days with 20-24 percent chance of rain,” he said. “Temperatures remain high and fire danger is high. I believe it has become necessary to enact a burn ban.”
The Commissioners Court issued the “Order Prohibiting Outdoor Burning.”
The burn ban order is in effect for 90 days, unless conditions improve, and the Commissioners Court approve terminating the order early.
Fireworks, fire pits or any form of outdoor burning is prohibited.
There are exceptions to the burn ban. People are still allowed to cook food in a grill or smoker that contains all open flames and have enclosed lids. Professional welding operations are allowed but all welders must notify and register with the Fire Marshal’s Office before welding outside and follow specific guidelines.
The order also does not prohibit outdoor burning activities related to public health and safety that are authorized by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, such as firefighter training; public utility, Texas Department of Transportation operations, natural gas pipeline or mining operations; planting or harvesting agricultural crops; or some prescribed burns.
A violation of the burn ban is a Class C Misdemeanor, punishable by a fine up to $500.
Smith County, as well as area fire departments, will work on placing signs around the County to alert residents about the burn ban.
For more information, please call the Smith County Fire Marshal’s Office at 903-590-2655 or visit www.smith-county.com and click on the red banner at the top of the homepage.

08/14/2026

🚧 TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE | MONDAY, AUGUST 17 🚧

Tyler Street between FM 2493 and S. Phillips Street will be temporarily closed on Monday, August 17, from approximately 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for scheduled roadway work.

Please use an alternate route during this time and allow for extra travel time in the area.

The work is scheduled to be completed before afternoon school traffic. Thank you for your patience as crews complete these necessary improvements!

08/03/2026

🎨 CALLING ALL YOUNG ARTISTS! 🍎✏️

The Our Hometown Gallery is back with a brand-new theme to celebrate the start of the school year!

Theme: Back to School, Bullard! 📚 🎒

Students of all ages are invited to create a drawing of something they love about school! Whether it's your classroom, teacher, friends, school bus, backpack, books, recess, sports, music, art class, or anything else that reminds you of going back to school—we can't wait to see your creativity!

Artwork Due: Friday, September 11
Drop Off Location: Bullard City Hall

🖼️ Help us turn City Hall into a gallery of student creativity! All artwork submitted by the deadline will be displayed in our Our Hometown Gallery.

We can't wait to see what makes going back to school special to you. Happy creating! ✨

07/30/2026

🚧 ROAD CLOSURE 🚧

***Permanent Closure of Sanders St at FM 2493***

Please be advised that Sanders Street no longer connects to FM 2493. The intersection has been permanently closed and there is no access to or from FM 2493 at that location.

Residents and visitors needing to access Sanders Street should now use East Tyler Street. Simply turn onto East Tyler Street from FM 2493, then follow the road to Sanders Street, as shown on the map below.

Please use the updated route and plan your travel accordingly.

07/29/2026

PSA 📢📢📢

07/27/2026

🚧 ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE – BEGINNING TUESDAY, JULY 28 🚧

Longview Road & Bridge will be closing N. Rather Street between FM 2493 and Third Street beginning Tuesday, July 28, to complete roadway improvements.

🚫 This section of N. Rather Street will be closed to through traffic. Please use an alternate route and allow extra travel time while work is underway.

Please refer to the map below for the affected area.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as these improvements are completed.

07/22/2026

Exciting things are happening in Bullard! 🎉

Construction is officially underway on the future home of McDonald’s in Bullard! Today’s groundbreaking marks another exciting milestone for our growing community and the continued investment in Bullard’s future.

We extend our congratulations to the owners, developers, and everyone involved in bringing this project to life. We look forward to watching the progress over the coming months and welcoming McDonald’s to Bullard! 🍟

Also, a big thank you to Michelle Dillon at the Jacksonville Progress for capturing the big day! 📸

07/02/2026

⚠CITY HALL HOLIDAY CLOSURES⚠

City Hall will be CLOSED tomorrow, July 3rd, in observance of Independence Day.

We will resume normal business hours on Monday, July 6th.