Texas Government Code Title 4, Chapter 417 - State Fire Marshal

• Texas Section 417.001 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of insurance. (2) "Department" means the Texas Department of Insurance. Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec....
• Texas Section 417.002 - Appointment And Tenure
  The state fire marshal is appointed by the commissioner. The state fire marshal serves at the pleasure of the commissioner and may be discharged at...
• Texas Section 417.003 - Status As State-commissioned Officer
  The state fire marshal is a state-commissioned officer and functions in that capacity subject to rules of the commissioner. Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147,...
• Texas Section 417.004 - General Powers And Duties
  (a) The state fire marshal, under the supervision of the commissioner, shall administer and enforce applicable provisions of the Insurance Code and other law relating...
• Texas Section 417.005 - Adoption Of Rules
  The commissioner, after consulting with the state fire marshal, may adopt necessary rules to guide the state fire marshal and fire and arson investigators commissioned...
• Texas Section 417.0051 - Fire Prevention And Safety Education
  The commissioner, through the state fire marshal: (1) shall use pertinent and timely facts relating to fires to develop educational programs and disseminate materials necessary...
• Texas Section 417.0052 - Texas Fire Incident Reporting System
  The state fire marshal, under the direction of the commissioner, is responsible for maintaining and administering the Texas Fire Incident Reporting System. Added by Acts...
• Texas Section 417.006 - Fire And Arson Investigators
  The state fire marshal may commission peace officers to act as fire and arson investigators under his supervision and to perform other law enforcement duties...
• Texas Section 417.007 - Investigation Of Fire
  (a) The state fire marshal shall immediately investigate a fire occurring in this state in which property is destroyed if the commissioner directs the investigation...
• Texas Section 417.0075 - Investigation Of Firefighter Fatality
  (a) In this section, the term "firefighter" includes an individual who performs fire suppression duties for a governmental entity or volunteer fire department. (b) If...
• Texas Section 417.008 - Right Of Entry; Examination And Correction Of Dangerous Conditions
  (a) On the complaint of any person, the state fire marshal, at any reasonable time, is entitled to enter any building or premises in the...
• Texas Section 417.0081 - Inspection Of State-owned Or State-leased Buildings
  (a) The state fire marshal, at the commissioner's direction, shall periodically inspect public buildings under the charge and control of a state agency and buildings...
• Texas Section 417.0082 - Protection Of State-owned Or State-leased Buildings Against Fire Hazards; Authority Of State Fire Marshal
  (a) The state fire marshal, under the direction of the commissioner, shall take any action necessary to protect a public building under the charge and...
• Texas Section 417.0083 - Fire Suppression Ratings Schedule
  (a) The state fire marshal shall perform duties as directed by the commissioner relating to the department's fire suppression ratings schedule. (b) The state fire...
• Texas Section 417.009 - Delegation Of Authority
  (a) If for any reason the state fire marshal is unable to make a required investigation in person, the marshal may designate the fire marshal...
• Texas Section 417.010 - Disciplinary And Enforcement Actions; Administrative Penalties
  (a) This section applies to each person and firm licensed, registered, or otherwise regulated by the department through the state fire marshal, including: (1) a...

Last modified: September 28, 2016