Polk County Fire Marshal

08/21/2026

08/14/2026

Burn Ban in Effect!

07/11/2026

Can you set off fireworks any day of the year in Texas?

No, you cannot pop fireworks any day of the year in Texas; your ability to shoot them depends entirely on your specific location and the time of year.The legality of using fireworks breaks down as follows:Inside City Limits: Setting off consumer fireworks is illegal year-round within the city limits of most major Texas municipalities, including Houston, Dallas, and Austin. Fines can range anywhere from $500 to $2,000 per violation.In Unincorporated Areas: If you are outside city limits (in unincorporated county land), state law generally allows you to shoot fireworks year-round, provided you are at least 600 feet from churches, hospitals, or schools.Burn Bans: Local county commissioners can strictly ban the use of fireworks in unincorporated areas if the county is experiencing severe drought conditions.Sales Windows: State-approved consumer fireworks can only be legally purchased during specific retail periods. These primary times are the Fourth of July season (June 24 to July 4) and the December/New Year's season (Dec 20 to Jan 1). Some counties also allow sales for specific holidays like Texas Independence Day, Cinco de Mayo, and Juneteenth.For the most up-to-date regulations, you can check the Texas Association of Counties to see if your specific region is currently under a burn ban.If you tell me your specific city or county, I can verify whether fireworks are allowed where you are and check if there are any active burn bans in your area.

07/11/2026

Warning: Golf Cart Battery Fires

07/11/2026

06/18/2026

956 AM CDT Thu Jun 18 2026..EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING.....HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM CDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 114 expected. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 108 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Texas.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM CDT this evening.
For the Heat Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 10 PM CDT
Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke

06/15/2026

Be responsible and safe!

05/28/2026

The Polk County Commissioners' Court approved the sales of Fireworks for the Juneteenth selling period. Sales will be allowed from June 14, 2026, through midnight June 19, 2026, as long as we are not under a burn ban.

05/23/2026

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