Tex. Local Government Code § 352.0125: CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS IN CERTAIN COUNTIES.

(a) This section applies only to a county with a population of 100,000 or more.

(b) A county fire marshal shall hold the following certifications issued by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection:

(1) head of a prevention-only fire department certification not later than 12 months after the date the marshal is initially appointed;

(2) a fire marshal basic certification not later than 24 months after the date the marshal is initially appointed; and

(3) a fire protection personnel certification not later than 12 months after the date the marshal is initially appointed.

(c) If acting as a peace officer, a county fire marshal and any related officer, inspector, and investigator must hold a permanent peace officer license issued under Chapter 1701, Occupations Code.

(d) If acting under fire marshal authority to conduct or supervise arson investigations or fire inspections, a county fire marshal or the marshal's employees must hold certifications required for fire inspection by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection under Chapter 419, Government Code.

Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 443 (H.B. 3687), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2025.