Authority To Commission Certain Fire Protection Officers As Peace Officers

Sec. 352.024. AUTHORITY TO COMMISSION CERTAIN FIRE PROTECTION OFFICERS AS PEACE OFFICERS. (a) A county may commission a fire marshal, fire officer, fire inspector, or fire investigator as a peace officer. (b) A peace officer commissioned under this section may: (1) administer this chapter; (2) support fire-related operations or investigations; (3) enforce building-related codes, including codes involving hazardous materials; and (4) make recommendations involving building safety. Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 511 (S.B. 2143), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2025. SUBCHAPTER C. FIREWORKS