HB 1240 87-0 (2021)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to the offense of failure to comply with an order from a fire marshal and the authority of certain county employees to issue citations for certain violations; changing a criminal penalty.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2192 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the salary reclassification of certain positions with the Texas Department of Insurance State Fire Marshal's Office.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 3904 87-0 (2021)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the creation and continuation of a county fire marshal position.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 4325 87-0 (2021)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the qualifications of a county fire marshal in certain counties.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 504 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, BorrisSponsor: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to authority of certain county fire marshals to inspect group homes; authorizing a fee; creating a criminal offense.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 658 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the offense of failure to comply with an order from a fire marshal and the authority of certain county employees to issue citations for certain violations; changing a criminal penalty.
Senate: Local Government
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 17 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to public school safety measures and procedures.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2741 86-0 (2019)
Author: Minjarez, InaSponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the application of the fire code to and the inspection of buildings owned or leased by counties; authorizing a fee.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
HB 3753 86-0 (2019)
Author: Harless, Sam | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the authority of a county fire marshal to provide fire-related training programs for first responders.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 3837 86-0 (2019)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the offense of failure to comply with an order from a fire marshal and the authority of certain county employees to issue citations for certain violations; changing a criminal penalty.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 766 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain employees of fire protection sprinkler system contractors; providing a penalty; imposing a fee; requiring occupational licenses.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1654 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the offense of failure to comply with an order from a fire marshal and the authority of certain county employees to issue citations for certain violations.
House: County Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 237 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain employees of fire protection sprinkler system contractors; providing a penalty; imposing a fee; requiring occupational licenses.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1117 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the offense of failure to comply with an order from a fire marshal.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to County Affairs
HB 170 84-0 (2015)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to regulation of the sale, distribution, possession, use, and advertising of e-cigarettes, cigarettes, and tobacco products; creating criminal offenses.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 417 84-0 (2015)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to information regarding the storage of certain hazardous chemicals; providing penalties.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
HB 1641 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain employees of fire protection sprinkler system contractors; providing a penalty; imposing a fee; requiring occupational licenses.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 3553 84-0 (2015)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the definition of peace officer for purposes of intercepting or collecting information in relation to certain communications in an investigation of criminal conduct.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4011 84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to reporting and monitoring requirements related to fire protection sprinkler systems in residential high-rise buildings.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1105 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, KevinSponsor: Cook, Byron
Relating to fire inspections by the state fire marshal for state-owned and state-leased buildings.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 1197 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to fire investigations by the state fire marshal; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 570 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the appointment of reserve peace officers by a fire marshal.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 956 82-0 (2011)
Author: Marquez, Marisa | et. al.
Relating to the state fire marshal's investigation of the death of a firefighter who dies in the line of duty or in connection with an on-duty incident.
House: Urban Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1142 82-0 (2011)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to regulation of fire protection sprinkler technicians.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 1174 82-0 (2011)
Author: Workman, PaulSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the expiration of a county burn ban.
House: County Affairs Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
HB 1853 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hamilton, MikeSponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain employees of fire protection sprinkler system contractors; providing a penalty.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
No action taken in committee
HB 1951 82-0 (2011)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the continuation and operation of the Texas Department of Insurance and the operation of certain insurance programs; imposing administrative penalties.
House: Insurance Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/11
HCR 161 82-0 (2011)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Recalling H.B. No. 1951 from the senate to the house.
Signed by the Governor
SB 396 82-0 (2011)
Author: Deuell, BobSponsor: Marquez, Marisa
Relating to the state fire marshal's investigation of the death of a firefighter who dies in the line of duty or in connection with an on-duty incident.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 644 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the continuation and operation of the Texas Department of Insurance and the operation of certain insurance programs; imposing administrative penalties.
Senate: Government Organization
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1592 82-0 (2011)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the expiration of a county burn ban.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SB 1748 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain employees of fire protection sprinkler system contractors; providing a penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 90 81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.Sponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the sale of toy-like lighters in this state; imposing a penalty.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1971 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hamilton, Mike
Relating to regulation of fire protection sprinkler technicians.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
HB 3201 81-0 (2009)
Author: King, PhilSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the designation of certain fire marshals and related officers, inspectors, and investigators as peace officers.
House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 4475 81-0 (2009)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to fire code certificates of compliance, violations, and enforcement; providing penalties.
House: County Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 1889 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to regulation of fire protection sprinkler technicians.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1897 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to fire code certificates of compliance, violations, and enforcement; providing penalties.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 1809 79-0 (2005)
Author: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to benefits from the Employees Retirement System of Texas for law enforcement officers commissioned by the Texas Department of Insurance or the state fire marshal.
House: Pensions & Investments
Left pending in committee
HB 472 78-0 (2003)
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to requirements for certain licensing programs administered by the state fire marshal.
House: Insurance Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2106 78-0 (2003)
Author: Solis, Jim
Relating to the regulation of fireworks by certain counties; providing a criminal penalty.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 2701 78-0 (2003)
Author: Keffer, JimSponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the provision of fire prevention and safety education.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 1459 78-0 (2003)
Author: Lindsay, JonSponsor: Smith, Wayne
Relating to access to criminal history record information by a county fire marshal.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 1460 78-0 (2003)
Author: Lindsay, JonSponsor: Smith, Wayne
Relating to county fire marshals and county fire protection; providing penalties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 1079 77-0 (2001)
Author: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to benefits from the Employees Retirement System of Texas for law enforcement officers commissioned by the Texas Department of Insurance or the state fire marshal.
House: Pensions & Investments
Left pending in committee
HB 1450 77-0 (2001)
Author: Tillery, DaleSponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the investigation of a firefighter fatality by the state fire marshal.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1950 77-0 (2001)
Author: Hamric, Peggy
Relating to the administration, powers, duties, and operations of certain emergency services districts; providing criminal penalties.
House: County Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
SB 1167 77-0 (2001)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Hamric, Peggy
Relating to the administration, powers, duties, and operations of certain emergency services districts; providing criminal penalties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 948 76-0 (1999)
Author: Palmer, Sue
Relating to the disposition and use of a fine for the violation of a county fireworks ordinance.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 1008 76-0 (1999)
Author: Palmer, Sue
Relating to the seizure of illegal fireworks.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1238 76-0 (1999)
Author: Yarbrough, Ken
Relating to classification of the position of fire marshal in certain municipal fire departments.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 1404 76-0 (1999)
Author: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to benefits from the Employees Retirement System of Texas for law enforcement officers commissioned by the Texas Department of Insurance or the state fire marshal.
House: Pensions & Investments
No action taken in committee
HB 1505 76-0 (1999)
Author: Yarbrough, Ken
Relating to classification of the position of fire marshal in certain municipal fire departments.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 339 76-0 (1999)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the regulation of mass gatherings; imposing a penalty.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 443 76-0 (1999)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to classification of the position of fire marshal in certain municipal fire departments.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 554 76-0 (1999)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to classification of the position of fire marshal in certain municipal fire departments.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
No action taken in committee
HB 649 75-0 (1997)
Author: Bosse, FredSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the use of unmarked motor vehicles by county fire marshals.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 371 75-0 (1997)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Telford, Barry
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection and the transfer of certain commission functions to the state fire marshal and the Texas Department of Insurance.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 1118 70-0 (1987)
Author: Polumbo, Anthony
Relating to the powers and duties of the county fire marshal of certain counties; providing a penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 101 69-0 (1985)
Author: Polumbo, Anthony
Relating to the powers and duties of the county fire marshal; providing a penalty.
House: County Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 254 69-0 (1985)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to the creation of a fire safety education program in the office of the state fire marshal.
House: Insurance
Considered in public hearing
HB 876 69-0 (1985)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to the authority of a county to adopt a fire code; providing a penalty.
House: County Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 877 69-0 (1985)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to the authority of a county to adopt a fire code or a building code; providing a penalty.
House: County Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1733 68-0 (1983)
Author: Polumbo, AnthonySponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the orders and duties of the county fire marshal; providing a penalty.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Returned from the Senate
HB 1316 66-0 (1979)
Author: Cartwright, Donald
Relating to enforcement by the State Fire Marshal of fire escape requirements.
House: Insurance
Comm. report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
SB 1083 66-0 (1979)
Author: Clower, Ron
Providing the State Fire Marshal with authority to enter and examine certain buildings and premises in order to perform his duties, authorizing the State Fire Marshal to take full control and custody of buildings and premises under certain conditions, empowering the State Fire Marshal to declare certain buildings or structures public nuisances and to order them to be repaired or demolished, providing the State Fire Marshal with authority to act promptly in situations determined to constitute imminent peril to buildings, property and to the public, allowing for recourse to a court of competent jurisdiction where required for the enforcement of State Fire Marshal orders.
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
HB 323 65-0 (1977)
Author: Clark, Jim
Relating to the penalty for failure to obey orders of county fire marshal.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 885 65-0 (1977)
Author: Heatly, W.S. "Bill"
Placing the state fire marshal under the authority of the Commission on Fire Protection Personnel Standards and Education and naming the state fire marshal executive director of the Commission; abolishing the office of Firemen's Pension Commission; transferring all powers, duties, appropriations, staff, records, inventory, and equipment of the Firemen's Pension Commissioner to the Commission on Fire Protection Personnel Standards and Education; transferring all equipment, inventory, staff, funds, and records related to the existing programs of the state fire marshal from the State Board of Insurance to the Commission; making other provisions relating to the organization, powers, duties, and authority of the Commission on Fire Protection Personnel Standards and Education; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1821 65-0 (1977)
Author: Cartwright, Donald
Relating to the authority of the State Fire Marshal to conduct certain hearings and proceedings on behalf of the State Board of Insurance.
House: Insurance
Laid on the table subject to call
SB 212 65-0 (1977)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Clark, Jim
Relating to the penalty for failure to obey orders of the county fire marshal.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Human Resources
90 Day Bill
SB 951 65-0 (1977)
Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill"Sponsor: Cartwright, Donald
Relating to the authority of the State Fire Marshall to conduct certain hearings and proceedings on behalf of the State Board of Insurance.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
90 Day Bill
SB 1260 65-0 (1977)
Author: Ogg, JackSponsor: Davis, Bob
Relating to the expenses of investigations by the State Fire Marshal or persons designated to act on his behalf; providing for cooperation between officials of the state or political subdivisions and insurance companies in investigations into fire losses and for exchange of information; making certain information confidential; providing for funding.
House: Insurance Senate: Jurisprudence
90 Day Bill
HB 415 64-0 (1975)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to the appointment of an acting fire marshal.
House: Insurance
Referred to Committee on Insurance
HB 1298 64-0 (1975)
Author: Heatly, W.S. "Bill"
Relating to the authority of the State Board of Insurance and the state fire marshal appointed by the board over the regulation of fire alarm and fire detection devices and systems, the investigation of arson, and implementation of other laws, rules, and regulations concerning the state fire marshal.
House: Insurance
Considered by committee in public hearing
SB 605 64-0 (1975)
Author: Adams, Don
Relating to the creation of the office of state fire marshal and the state fire prevention advisory board, and the prescribing of the powers and duties of and the procedures applicable to that office and board in administering and enforcing a state fire prevention safety regulatory system.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SB 925 64-0 (1975)
Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill"Sponsor: Heatly, W.S. "Bill"
Relating to the authority, powers, and duties of the State Board of Insurance and the state fire marshal appointed by the board over the regulation of fire alarm and fire detection devices and systems, the investigation of arson, the sale, installation, leasing, servicing and inspection of such systems, and implementatiion of other laws, rules, and regulations concerning the state fire marshal; providing for certification of organizations and licensure of persons engaged in selling, installing, maintaining, or inspecting and certifying fire alarm or fire detection devices, the licensing of certain personnel, and approval of testing laboratories; establishing an advisory board; providing for the collection of fees and establishing the fire alarm and detection system fund.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 482 62-0 (1971)
Author: McKool, Mike
Relating to regulation of the possession, transportation, and use of explosives; providing penalties and other sanctions.
HB 643 61-0 (1969)
Author: Pickens, Franklin Ace
Relating to the issuance of search warrants to fire marshals and health officers to inspect premises for fire or health hazards or violations of fire or health regulations.
SB 306 60-0 (1967)
Author: Word, James Powell | et. al.
Relating to amending certain acts so as to make the county fire marshal law applicable to all counties; specifically providing that the provisions of this Act shall not apply to any state agency authorized to prevent and extinguish forest and grass fires.
HB 35 57-0 (1961)
Author: Eckhardt, Robert Christian "Bob" | et. al.
Relating to repealing a certain Act directing counties having a population of five hundred thousand (500,000) inhabitants or more and authorizing counties having a population less than five hundred thousand (500,000) inhabitants, to create the office of County Fire Marshal.
HB 133 57-0 (1961)
Author: Oliver, W. T. "Boss Cajun"
Relating to requiring certification of fire insurance damage claims by the Fire Chief, Fire Marshal or other designated fire official of the incorporated city or town wherein such fire damage is alleged to have occured.
HB 223 57-0 (1961)
Author: Harrington, D. Roy
Relating to requiring the certification of fire insurance damage claims by the Fire Chief, Fire Marshall or other designated fire official of the incorporated city or town wherein such fire damage is alleged to have occurred.
SB 52 53-0 (1953)
Author: Willis, Doyle
Relating to amending certain Acts by providing that all counties having a population in excess of three hundred fifty thousand (350,000) inhabitants according to the last preceding Federal Census may create the office of County Fire Marshal.
SB 303 52-0 (1951)
Author: Parkhouse, George M.
Relating to authorizing counties having a population in excess of 600,000 inhabitants to create the office of County Fire Marshal.
HB 697 50-0 (1947)
Author: Evans, Roger Q.
Relating to providing for certain requirements as to hotels and nightclubs for additional security and protection from fire; prescribing penalties.
