Tex. Local Government Code § 352.015: ARSON INVESTIGATION.

(a) If the county fire marshal determines that further investigation of a fire or of an attempt to set a fire is necessary, the marshal may:

(1) subpoena witnesses to testify regarding the fire or attempt;

(2) administer oaths to the witnesses;

(3) take and preserve written statements, affidavits, and depositions; and

(4) require the production of an instrument that is pertinent to the investigation.

(b) The county fire marshal shall file in a court of competent jurisdiction a complaint charging arson, attempted arson, conspiracy to defraud, or any other crime against a person the marshal believes to be guilty.

(c) The county fire marshal shall file charges under Section 352.021 in a court of competent jurisdiction against a witness who refuses to cooperate with the investigation.

Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.