General Powers and Duties

Tex. Health and Safety Code § 775.108, under Chapter 775.

Tex. Health and Safety Code § 775.108

Sec. 775.108. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES. The fire marshal shall: (1) investigate the cause, origin, and circumstances of each fire that damages property; (2) determine whether the fire was caused by negligent or intentional conduct; and (3) enforce all state, county, and district orders and rules that relate to fires, explosions, or damages caused by a fire or an explosion. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 272, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.