Sec. 352.012. QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE. (a) To qualify for office, the county fire marshal must take the oath prescribed by the constitution of this state and post a bond as required by the commissioners court conditioned that the marshal will faithfully and strictly perform the duties of the office.
(b) The county fire marshal may not be directly or indirectly interested in the sale of fire-fighting equipment and may not be engaged in any type of fire insurance business.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle B - County Public Safety
Chapter 352 - County Fire Protection
Subchapter B. County Fire Marshal
Section 352.011. Creation of Office; Term
Section 352.012. Qualifications for Office
Section 352.013. Investigation of Fires
Section 352.014. Record of Investigation
Section 352.015. Arson Investigation
Section 352.016. Inspection or Review of Plan for Fire or Life Safety Hazards
Section 352.0165. Inspection of Group Homes in Certain Counties; Fee
Section 352.017. Privacy of Examinations; Service of Process
Section 352.018. Effect on Civil Actions
Section 352.019. Cooperation With Other Fire Protection Agencies; Training for First Responders
Section 352.021. Contempt of Fire Investigation Proceedings