Boston played football for Austin College in Sherman, Texas, and graduated with a bachelor's degree in Economics.
After working high school games, Boston moved up to Junior College football in 1985 and later joined the Southland Conference in 1987.
On February 15, 2007, the Southland Conference named Byron Boston as coordinator of football officials.
[5] Boston and his wife Carolyn reside in Humble, Texas, and have three children, Alicia, Byron Jr., and David.
[6] Byron Boston works as a tax consultant outside of his NFL officiating duties.