The Brief Burn ban now in effect for unincorporated areas of Travis County Ban will remain in effect until Oct. 21 unless extendedA burn ban is now in effect for unincorporated areas of Travis County. What we know:The Travis County Commissioners Court voted Tuesday, Sept. 23 to issue a new burn ban for the unincorporated areas of the county. The burn ban will remain in effect until Tuesday, Oct. 21, unless extended by the County Judge or County Fire Marshal before Oct. 21. Travis County residents can receive text updates on the burn ban status by texting TCBURNBAN to 888777. Anyone with questions about the burn ban can contact the Fire Marshal’s Office at 512-854-4621.