Sec. 775.118. CRIMINAL PENALTY; CONTEMPT OF FIRE INVESTIGATION. (a) A person commits an offense if the person is a witness in connection with an investigation by the fire marshal and:
(1) refuses to be sworn;
(2) refuses to appear and testify; or
(3) fails to produce to the fire marshal any document or item relating to an investigation under this subchapter.
(b) An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $25.
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