Sec. 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 to educate the public effectively regarding methods of fire prevention and safety; and
(2) may accept gifts, grants, and donations from any source for the purposes of this section.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 186, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1989. Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 628, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1991; Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1172, Sec. 3.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1997; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1124, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection
Chapter 417 - State Fire Marshal
Section 417.002. Appointment and Tenure
Section 417.003. Status as State-Commissioned Officer
Section 417.004. General Powers and Duties
Section 417.005. Adoption of Rules
Section 417.0051. Fire Prevention and Safety Education
Section 417.0052. Texas Fire Incident Reporting System
Section 417.006. Fire and Arson Investigators
Section 417.007. Investigation of Fire
Section 417.0075. Investigation of Firefighter Fatality
Section 417.008. Right of Entry; Examination and Correction of Dangerous Conditions
Section 417.0081. Inspection of State-Owned or State-Leased Buildings
Section 417.0083. Fire Suppression Ratings Schedule
Section 417.009. Delegation of Authority
Section 417.010. Disciplinary and Enforcement Actions; Administrative Penalties