Texas · Through 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025

Tex. Local Government Code § 352.024: AUTHORITY TO COMMISSION CERTAIN FIRE PROTECTION OFFICERS AS PEACE OFFICERS.

Where this section sits in the code

(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.

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