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TX HB3687

Bill

Status

Passed

6/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Sam Harless

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Applies to fire marshals in counties with populations of 100,000 or more and emergency services districts wholly located in such counties

  • Requires fire marshals to obtain head of prevention-only fire department certification and fire protection personnel certification within 12 months of initial appointment, and fire marshal basic certification within 24 months

  • Mandates permanent peace officer licenses for fire marshals and related officers, inspectors, and investigators who act as peace officers

  • Requires Texas Commission on Fire Protection certifications for fire marshals and employees conducting or supervising arson investigations or fire inspections

  • Fire marshals appointed before September 1, 2025 must obtain all required certifications within 12-24 months of the effective date, including both suppression and prevention-only department head certifications

Legislative Description

Relating to certification requirements for a fire marshal and any related employee, officer, inspector, and investigator appointed by certain counties and emergency services districts.

County Government

Last Action

Effective on 9/1/25

6/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Local Government5/13/2025
County & Regional Government Subcommittee3/25/2025

Full Bill Text

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