The bill amends Section 352.012 of the Local Government Code to introduce a new requirement for county fire marshals in certain counties that have adopted a fire code under Subchapter C, Chapter 233. Specifically, it allows these counties to mandate that their fire marshals be certified by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection as the head of a prevention-only fire department. This addition aims to enhance the qualifications of fire marshals in counties that have established specific fire safety regulations.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that the new qualifications will only apply to fire marshals commissioned by a county on or after the effective date of the Act, which is set for September 1, 2025. This ensures that the updated requirements will not retroactively affect current fire marshals, but will instead apply to future appointments.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Local Government Code 352.012 (Local Government Code 352)