Title GV, Government Code

Sec. 417.005. ADOPTION OF RULES. The commissioner, after consulting with the state fire marshal, may adopt necessary rules to guide the state fire marshal and fire and arson investigators commissioned by the state fire marshal in the investigation of arson, fire, and suspected ar…

Sec. 417.0051. FIRE PREVENTION AND SAFETY EDUCATION. The commissioner, through the state fire marshal: (1) shall use pertinent and timely facts relating to fires to develop educational programs and disseminate materials necessary to educate the public effectively regarding method…

Sec. 417.0052. TEXAS FIRE INCIDENT REPORTING SYSTEM. The state fire marshal, under the direction of the commissioner, is responsible for maintaining and administering the Texas Fire Incident Reporting System. Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1172, Sec. 3.02, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.

Sec. 417.006. STATE FIRE MARSHAL PEACE OFFICERS. (a) The state fire marshal may: (1) commission peace officers to act as fire and arson investigators under the state fire marshal's supervision and to perform other law enforcement duties assigned to the commissioner and the state …

Sec. 417.007. INVESTIGATION OF FIRE. (a) The state fire marshal shall immediately investigate a fire occurring in this state in which property is destroyed if the commissioner directs the investigation or, in the discretion of the commissioner, if the investigation is requested b…

Sec. 417.0075. INVESTIGATION OF FIREFIGHTER FATALITY. (a) In this section, the term "firefighter" includes an individual who performs fire suppression duties for a governmental entity or volunteer fire department. (b) If a firefighter dies in the line of duty or if the firefighte…

Sec. 417.008. RIGHT OF ENTRY; EXAMINATION AND CORRECTION OF DANGEROUS CONDITIONS. (a) On the complaint of any person, the state fire marshal, at any reasonable time, is entitled to enter any building or premises in the state. (b) The state fire marshal shall enter and is entitled…

Sec. 417.0081. INSPECTION OF STATE-OWNED OR STATE-LEASED BUILDINGS. (a) The state fire marshal, at the commissioner's direction, shall periodically inspect public buildings under the charge and control of a state agency and buildings leased for the use of a state agency. (b) For …

Sec. 417.0082. PROTECTION OF STATE-OWNED OR STATE-LEASED BUILDINGS AGAINST FIRE HAZARDS; AUTHORITY OF STATE FIRE MARSHAL. (a) The state fire marshal, under the direction of the commissioner, shall take any action necessary to protect a public building under the charge and control…

Sec. 417.0083. FIRE SUPPRESSION RATINGS SCHEDULE. (a) The state fire marshal shall perform duties as directed by the commissioner relating to the department's fire suppression ratings schedule. (b) The state fire marshal may provide technical assistance to paid fire departments, …

Sec. 417.009. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY. (a) If for any reason the state fire marshal is unable to make a required investigation in person, the marshal may designate the fire marshal of the city or town where the investigation is to be made or another suitable person to act for the…

Sec. 417.010. DISCIPLINARY AND ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS; ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES. (a) This section applies to each person and firm licensed, registered, or otherwise regulated by the department through the state fire marshal, including: (1) a person regulated under Title 20, Insuranc…