Sec. 775.107. TRANSFER OF JURISDICTION. (a) This section applies if:
(1) a county in which a district is located creates a county fire marshal under Subchapter B, Chapter 352, Local Government Code; or
(2) a municipality located in the district creates a municipal fire marshal.
(b) Not later than the 30th day after the creation of the county or municipal fire marshal, the jurisdiction of the district fire marshal in that county or municipality ceases. The new county or municipal fire marshal shall assume control over any pending investigations, court proceedings, or other matters being handled by the district fire marshal in the county or municipality.
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