1. (a) A certified prescribed burn manager shall provide proof of current insurance coverage as required by §226.4 of this title (relating to Insurance Requirements) that is applicable to the prescribed burn, and current certification to the landowner or landowner's agent prior to conducting prescribed burn activities and have documentation on site during a prescribed burn.
2. (b) The TCEQ regulates outdoor burning in Texas. TCEQ notification requirements are found at Title 30, Chapter 111, Subchapter B, of this Code (relating to Outdoor Burning). There may be additional notification requirements for prescribed burns which may vary by county, and may include local ordinances.
3. (c) The County Sheriff's Office should be contacted prior to burning to alert local officials of the prescribed burn. It is also recommended that local fire departments be notified.
4. (d) If any structures containing sensitive receptors (residences, greenhouses, stables, etc.) are within 300 feet of and in the general direction downwind from the burn, written permission must be obtained from the occupants or operators of the structure before beginning the burn.

Source Note:The provisions of this §226.3 adopted to be effective September 5, 2001, 26 TexReg 6662; amended to be effective October 16, 2005, 30 TexReg 6427.