Tex. Health and Safety Code § 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.