Texas State University - San Marcos must comply with TNRCC, San Marcos and Hays County Fire Department regulations for open burning. Follow these steps before burning anything outside:

• Only natural ground cover may be burned. It is not acceptable to store items for burning at a later date. Open burning must only be used as a way to remove brush and other acceptable items if no alternate removal can be used.
• Smoke and flying debris may not cross or contact public thoroughfares.
• Responsible persons must be present during the entire burn, be equipped with adequate fire fighting agents, and be able to quickly communicate with emergency response personnel.