Texas § 352.015 ARSON INVESTIGATION.

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§ 352.015 — ARSON INVESTIGATION.

Texas § 352.015

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Tex. Local Government Code Code Ann. § 352.015 (2026).

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Sec. 352.015. ARSON INVESTIGATION.

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

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

(2)administer oaths to the witnesses;

(3)take and preserve written statements, affidavits, and depositions; and

(4)require the production of an instrument that is pertinent to the investigation.

(b)The county fire marshal shall file in a court of competent jurisdiction a complaint charging arson, attempted arson, conspiracy to defraud, or any other crime against a person the marshal believes to be guilty.

(c)The county fire marshal shall file charges under Section 352.021 in a court of competent jurisdiction against a witness who refuses to coopera

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Sec. 352.015. ARSON INVESTIGATION. (a) If the county fire marshal determines that further investigation of a fire or of an attempt to set a fire is necessary, the marshal may:
(1) subpoena witnesses to testify regarding the fire or attempt;
(2) administer oaths to the witnesses;
(3) take and preserve written statements, affidavits, and depositions; and
(4) require the production of an instrument that is pertinent to the investigation.
(b) The county fire marshal shall file in a court of competent jurisdiction a complaint charging arson, attempted arson, conspiracy to defraud, or any other crime against a person the marshal believes to be guilty.
(c) The county fire marshal shall file charges under Section 352.021 in a court of competent jurisdiction against a witness who refuses to cooperate with the investigation.