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TX HB4782

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Armando Martinez

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Counties that have adopted a fire code under Subchapter C, Chapter 233 of the Local Government Code may require their county fire marshal to be certified by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection as head of a prevention-only fire department

  • The new qualification requirement applies only to fire marshals commissioned by a county on or after the effective date of the Act

  • Existing county fire marshals appointed before the effective date are not subject to the new certification requirement

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the qualifications of a county fire marshal in certain counties.

County Government

Last Action

Referred to s/c on County & Regional Government by Speaker

4/3/2025

Committee Referrals

County & Regional Government Subcommittee4/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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