Tex. Loc. Gov't Code § 352.015 · Subchapter B. COUNTY FIRE MARSHAL
ARSON INVESTIGATION.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(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.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
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- Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
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- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/LG/htm/LG.352.htm
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