Tex. Local Government Code § 352.024

AUTHORITY TO COMMISSION CERTAIN FIRE PROTECTION OFFICERS AS PEACE OFFICERS

Texas · Texas Local Government Code · Status: effective

Government Administration Public Safety & Emergency

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Citation: Tex. Local Government Code § 352.024, AUTHORITY TO COMMISSION CERTAIN FIRE PROTECTION OFFICERS AS PEACE OFFICERS, Texas, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/692900
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(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.