Sec. 775.114. INSURANCE. (a) An action taken by the fire marshal in the investigation of a fire does not affect the rights of a policyholder or of an insurer regarding a loss caused by the fire.
(b) The records of an investigation by the fire marshal relating to the detection, investigation, or prosecution of a crime may be admitted in evidence in the trial of a civil action unless those records are subject to an exception under Sections 552.108(a)(1) and (b)(1), Government Code.
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