Texas § LG.352.015 - ARSON INVESTIGATION
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§ LG.352.015. ARSON INVESTIGATION
ARSON INVESTIGATION. (a) If the county fire marshal determines that further investigation of a fire or of an attempt to set a fire is necessary, the marshal may: (1) subpoena witnesses to testify regarding the fire or attempt; (2) administer oaths to the witnesses; (3) take and preserve written statements, affidavits, and depositions; and (4) require the production of an instrument that is pertinent to the investigation. (b) The county fire marshal shall file in a court of competent jurisdiction a complaint charging arson, attempted arson, conspiracy to defraud, or any other crime against a person the marshal believes to be guilty. (c) The county fire marshal shall file charges under Section 352.021 in a court of competent jurisdiction against a witness who refuses to cooperate with the investigation. Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
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Section LG.352.015 ("ARSON INVESTIGATION") is part of the The Texas Constitution, the codified statutory law of Texas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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