Sec. 775.106. JURISDICTION. (a) Except as provided by Section 775.107 or 775.115, the fire marshal may not exercise the powers granted under this subchapter in:
(1) the territory of a municipality that has a municipal fire marshal; or
(2) the territory of a county that has a county fire marshal.
(b) This subchapter does not change or otherwise limit the authority of any state agency to prevent and extinguish forest and grass fires.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 272, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 775 - Emergency Services Districts
Section 775.104. Conflict of Interest
Section 775.105. Administrative Support
Section 775.107. Transfer of Jurisdiction
Section 775.108. General Powers and Duties
Section 775.109. Investigations
Section 775.111. Inspection for Fire Hazards
Section 775.113. Additional Investigation Powers
Section 775.115. Cooperation With Other Fire Marshals
Section 775.117. Service of Process
Section 775.118. Criminal Penalty; Contempt of Fire Investigation
Section 775.119. Criminal Penalty; Failure to Comply With Order