- Grant-Ready Contractor
- $2,000/Acre Heavy Equipment Tier
- No Burning — Mulched On-Site
Get Up to $6,000 Off Forestry Mulching — 2026 Texas Wildfire Grant
The 2026 Texas A&M Mechanical Fuel Reduction Grant reimburses Central Texas landowners for professional brush clearing and fuel reduction. Bad Hog Land Clearing is an unaffiliated, grant-ready contractor based in San Marcos. Apply by July 14, 2026.
I had such a great experience with Bad Hog Land Clearing! They came out and trimmed all the trees on our property and did such a great job I also had them come back out and do our driveway! They were prompt, communicative and great to work with. Will for sure use them again and have already recommended them to friends and family!
Sarrah M.
Forestry Mulching
See If Your Property Qualifies for the 2026 Grant
Free eligibility check and on-site estimate. Most properties in Hays, Comal, Travis, and Bastrop counties qualify. We respond to every inquiry within 1 business day.
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Forestry Mulching That Meets Every Grant Requirement
- Heavy Equipment Mulching ($2,000/acre tier): Our forestry mulcher qualifies for the grant’s highest reimbursement tier — the most efficient way to clear brush at scale.
- Debris Mulched On-Site — No Burning: The grant prohibits debris burning. We mulch all material on-site — no burn piles, no hauling, no smoke.
- 66-Foot Minimum Width: Every shaded fuel break we cut meets or exceeds the grant’s required minimum width.
- Unaffiliated Contractor: Bad Hog has no ownership relationship with landowners — a non-negotiable grant requirement.
- Pre-Inspection Ready: We schedule work only after Texas A&M’s required pre-inspection. We never start early or mulch outside the approved plan.
How Much the Grant Can Cover
The Texas A&M Forest Service reimburses up to $6,000 per landowner based on treatment method. Bad Hog’s forestry mulcher qualifies for the highest tier on every eligible acre.
| Treatment Method | Rate per Acre | Maximum Reimbursement Cap |
|---|---|---|
| Hand-cut only | $750 | 3 Acres |
| Combination (hand + equipment) | $1,500 | 3 Acres |
| Heavy equipment (forestry mulcher) | $2,000 | 3 Acres |
Hand-cut only
Combination (hand + equipment)
Heavy equipment (forestry mulcher)
Worked example: 3 acres cleared with our forestry mulcher = $6,000 reimbursed (maximum cap). You pay Bad Hog directly at the time of work; Texas A&M reimburses you after the completed work is verified.
Am I Eligible for the 2026 Grant?
- County: My property is in one of the 39 grant-eligible Texas counties (most of the Hill Country and Cross Timbers).
- Acreage: I own 1 or more acres with a heavy fuel load — brush, cedar, or heavy undergrowth.
- Wildfire risk area: My property is inside or adjacent to a Wildland-Urban Interface.
- No recent grant: I haven’t received the same grant in the past 3 years.
- Unaffiliated contractor: The contractor performing the work is independent of me (Bad Hog qualifies).
Grant-eligible counties near San Marcos (partial list): Hays, Comal, Travis, Bastrop, Williamson, Burnet, Llano, Kerr, Bandera, Real, Edwards, Kimble, Mason, Kinney, Uvalde, and more.
Currently NOT eligible: Bexar, Kendall, Blanco, Gillespie. (We still serve these counties — just not under the grant.)
Don't Miss July 14. Claim Up to $6,000 in Wildfire Grant Reimbursement.
Bad Hog Land Clearing — the grant-ready forestry mulching team for Central Texas. Based in San Marcos, serving Hays, Comal, Travis, and Bastrop counties.
How to Claim Your Reimbursement — Step by Step
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Free eligibility check with Bad Hog
We confirm your county, acreage, fuel load, and fit with the grant’s rules — no cost, no obligation.
Apply online at Texas A&M Forest Service
Between June 1 and July 14, 2026. We’ll prep you with everything you need.
Pre-inspection by Texas A&M
A forester assesses your property and sets your approved acreage and rate.
Bad Hog performs the forestry mulching
All work must be completed by the end of April 2027.
Submit documentation
We hand you the paperwork; Texas A&M reimburses you up to $6,000.
Serving the Grant-Eligible Hill Country
Based in San Marcos, Bad Hog specializes in forestry mulching and fuel reduction across the 39 Texas counties eligible for the 2026 Mechanical Fuel Reduction Grant. We focus on counties within about 50 miles of our yard for fastest scheduling.
Primary grant-eligible service area:
- Hays County: San Marcos, Wimberley, Kyle, Buda, Dripping Springs
- Comal County: New Braunfels, Canyon Lake, Bulverde, Spring Branch
- Travis County: Southern & western Austin, Bee Cave, Lakeway, Oak Hill, Hamilton Pool area
- Bastrop County: Bastrop, Smithville, Elgin, Lost Pines communities
Not covered by the grant: Bexar, Kendall, Blanco, and Gillespie counties are NOT on Texas A&M’s 2026 eligible list. Bad Hog still serves those counties for non-grant projects — but this page is for grant-eligible work only.
Five Star Reviews From Our Customers
"Highly Recommended"
Robert and Noah were absolutely in tune with what my wife and I were looking for in shaping our overgrown land. They walked the property with us for an hour, carefully listened to what we wanted, gave us a comprehensive estimate, and sent us a copy of their insurance.
When they came out to work on the project they were prompt, respectful and very hard working. They brought out the character of a property we’ve owned for nearly 25 years and gave us more usability and beauty than we even imagined.
We will certainly have Noah and Robert come back in the future when we need more careful selective clearing done.
Brian R.
Forestry Mulching
"Very Professional"
Did great work. Gave me multiple options of how to clear the land. Showed up on time and got everything done in one day! Would highly recommend!
Dax W.
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The Most Common Questions About the 2026 Grant
Is this a new grant?
It’s the 2026 cycle of the Texas A&M Forest Service Mechanical Fuel Reduction (MFR) Grant — a renewed program with the same structure as prior cycles
Do I pay Bad Hog, or does the grant?
You pay Bad Hog directly. Texas A&M reimburses you after the work is verified complete — up to $6,000 per landowner.
Can I burn the debris?
No. The grant explicitly prohibits debris burning. All material must be mulched on-site (Bad Hog’s specialty) or hauled off the property.
When is the application deadline?
July 14, 2026. Applications are online only. All approved work must be completed by the end of April 2027.
Which counties are eligible?
39 Texas counties, mostly in the Hill Country and Cross Timbers. We confirm your county during the free eligibility check.
How much can I be reimbursed?
Up to $6,000 per landowner (3 acres Maximum). The rate depends on treatment method: $750/acre hand-cut, $1,500/acre combination, or $2,000/acre heavy equipment (forestry mulcher).
Why does the contractor need to be “unaffiliated”?
The grant prohibits landowners from hiring themselves or a business they own. Bad Hog is independent from our clients — we qualify on every project.
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