Sec. 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 of the city or town where the investigation is to be made or another suitable person to act for the state fire marshal.
(b) The designated person has the same authority with respect to the investigation as is provided by this chapter for the state fire marshal. The designated person is entitled to compensation as provided by the commissioner.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987. Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 628, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1991; Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1172, Sec. 3.09, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
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