The bill, H.B. No. 4782, amends the Local Government Code to establish new qualifications for county fire marshals in counties that have adopted a fire code under Subchapter C, Chapter 233. Specifically, it introduces a requirement that the county fire marshal must be certified by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection as the head of a prevention-only fire department. This new provision is added as Subsection (c) to Section 352.012 of the Local Government Code.

The changes outlined in this bill will only apply to fire marshals who are commissioned by a county on or after the effective date of the Act, which is set for September 1, 2025. This means that existing fire marshals will not be affected by the new certification requirement.

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