Texas § 775.113 ADDITIONAL INVESTIGATION POWERS.

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§ 775.113 — ADDITIONAL INVESTIGATION POWERS.

Texas § 775.113

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Tex. Health and Safety Code Code Ann. § 775.113 (2026).

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Sec. 775.113. ADDITIONAL INVESTIGATION POWERS.

(a)If the fire marshal determines that further investigation of a fire or of an attempt to set a fire is necessary, the fire marshal may:

(1)subpoena witnesses to testify regarding the fire or attempt;

(2)administer oaths to the witnesses;

(3)take and preserve written statements, including statements under oath such as an affidavit or deposition; and

(4)require the production of a document or item related to the investigation.

(b)As part of an investigation, the fire marshal may:

(1)conduct an investigation or examination in private;

(2)exclude a person who is not under examination; and

(3)separate witnesses from each other until each witness is examined.

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Sec. 775.113. ADDITIONAL INVESTIGATION POWERS. (a) If the fire marshal determines that further investigation of a fire or of an attempt to set a fire is necessary, the fire marshal may:
(1) subpoena witnesses to testify regarding the fire or attempt;
(2) administer oaths to the witnesses;
(3) take and preserve written statements, including statements under oath such as an affidavit or deposition; and
(4) require the production of a document or item related to the investigation.
(b) As part of an investigation, the fire marshal may:
(1) conduct an investigation or examination in private;
(2) exclude a person who is not under examination; and
(3) separate witnesses from each other until each witness is examined.