SB1550Introduced in the Senate
Burn bans; allowing board of county commissioners and Commissioner of Agriculture certain powers under emergency drought conditions. Effective date.
Introduced by Lonnie Paxton, District 23
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Burn bans; allowing board of county commissioners and Commissioner of Agriculture certain powers under emergency drought conditions. Effective date.
Where it stands
Coauthored by Representative Kelley (principal House author)
February 19, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate: Agriculture & Wildlife Committee: DO PASS AMENDED CS · February 16, 2026
13
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
13 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Woods | 4 | Yes |
| George Burns | 5 | Yes |
| David Bullard | 6 | Yes |
| Jonathan Wingard | 13 | Yes |
| Roland Pederson | 19 | Yes |
| Randy Grellner | 21 | Yes |
| Lonnie Paxton | 23 | Yes |
| Casey Murdock | 27 | Yes |
| Grant Green | 28 | Yes |
| Spencer Kern | 31 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading
Authored by Senator Paxton
Second Reading referred to Agriculture and Wildlife
Coauthored by Senator Woods
Reported Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Agriculture and Wildlife committee; CR filed
Placed on General Order
Coauthored by Representative Kelley (principal House author)
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