AUTHORITY TO COMMISSION CERTAIN FIRE PROTECTION OFFICERS AS PEACE OFFICERS.
Tex. LOC. GOV'T Code § 352.024.
in effect(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