Commissioners approve order banning certain fireworks in unincorporated Lavaca County

The Walker County Commissioners Court on Friday voted to adopt an order prohibiting certain fireworks in unincorporated areas of Lavaca County during an active burn ban.

The action came at a special call meeting that began at 8:30 a.m. Presiding Officer (Speaker 1) introduced agenda item one, saying the court intended to "match what DeWitt County has done." "Again, in our burn ban that we have in place, it prohibits fireworks, and we're gonna go in and match what DeWitt County has done," the presiding officer said.

Commissioner, Precinct 4 moved to approve the order and Commissioner, Precinct 3 seconded. After no public comment or additional discussion, the presiding officer called for a vote; the court responded in favor and the motion passed. The presiding officer said the court would sign the order and proceed to the next item.

The transcript indicates the order applies to unincorporated areas of Lavaca County and was adopted as part of the county's response to its burn ban. The court did not specify in the recorded discussion the effective date of the order beyond the adoption at the meeting, nor did the record identify enforcement mechanisms or penalties in the segments provided.

The court immediately moved on to other business and adjourned after completing the agenda.