Tex. Loc. Gov't Code § 352.0125 · Subchapter B. COUNTY FIRE MARSHAL
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS IN CERTAIN COUNTIES.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(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.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 443 (H.B. 3687), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2025.
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- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/LG/htm/LG.352.htm
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