Texas § GV.419.022 - GENERAL POWERS RELATING TO THIS SUBCHAPTER
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§ GV.419.022. GENERAL POWERS RELATING TO THIS SUBCHAPTER
GENERAL POWERS RELATING TO THIS SUBCHAPTER. (a) The commission may: (1) require the submission of reports and information by a local governmental agency in this state that employs fire protection personnel; (2) assist fire departments and fire protection personnel with problems related to fire-fighting techniques, clothing, and equipment; (3) assist fire departments and local governments with the development and updating of local fire codes; (4) on request, assist in performing staffing studies of fire departments; and (5) establish minimum educational, training, physical, and mental standards for admission to employment as fire protection personnel in a permanent, temporary, or probationary status and for advanced or specialized fire protection personnel positions. (b) The commission may not change a minimum standard under Subsection (a)(5) to a standard that is less stringent than the applicable standard set by the Commission on Fire Protection Personnel Standards and Education in rules that were in effect on August 31, 1991. Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987. Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 4, Sec. 2.41(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1989. Redesignated from Sec. 416.007 and amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 628, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1991. Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 912, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
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