Do I need a permit for basement finishing in Burleson?

Most likely yes. Basement finishing usually requires a permit in Texas. Confirm the specifics with Burleson.

Section R310.1 of the 2012 International Residential Code, which Texas Local Government Code 214.212 adopts, requires a basement to have at least one emergency escape and rescue opening, and each basement sleeping room to have its own. Permitted alterations require smoke alarms as in a new home (R314.3.1) and carbon monoxide alarms where the home has an attached garage or fuel-fired appliances (R315.3). Texas adopts the energy efficiency chapter of the International Residential Code as it existed on May 1, 2015 as the statewide energy code for single-family construction (Health and Safety Code 388.003), and cities enforce it along with any local amendments. This basement project adds a bedroom, a bathroom or wet bar, or new electrical circuits, or moves the furnace or water heater. Finishing work of this kind normally needs a building permit and the matching trade permits. A basement bedroom needs an emergency escape and rescue opening, such as an egress window or door, which is one of the most common reasons basement work fails inspection. Plan for framing, electrical and plumbing rough-in inspections before insulation and drywall go up.