§ 417.001 Definitions
§ 417.002 Appointment and Tenure
§ 417.003 Status as State-Commissioned Officer
§ 417.004 General Powers and Duties
§ 417.005 Adoption of Rules
§ 417.0051 Fire Prevention and Safety Education
§ 417.0052 Texas Fire Incident Reporting System
§ 417.006 Fire and Arson Investigators
§ 417.007 Investigation of Fire
§ 417.0075 Investigation of Firefighter Fatality
§ 417.008 Right of Entry; Examination and Correction of Dangerous Conditions
§ 417.0081 Inspection of State-Owned or State-Leased Buildings
§ 417.0082 Protection of State-Owned or State-Leased Buildings Against Fire Hazards; Authority of State Fire Marshal
§ 417.0083 Fire Suppression Ratings Schedule
§ 417.009 Delegation of Authority
§ 417.010 Disciplinary and Enforcement Actions; Administrative Penalties

Terms Used In Texas Government Code Chapter 417 - State Fire Marshal

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Bankruptcy: Refers to statutes and judicial proceedings involving persons or businesses that cannot pay their debts and seek the assistance of the court in getting a fresh start. Under the protection of the bankruptcy court, debtors may discharge their debts, perhaps by paying a portion of each debt. Bankruptcy judges preside over these proceedings.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Comptroller: means the state comptroller of public accounts. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Effects: includes all personal property and all interest in that property. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
  • Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
  • Impeachment: (1) The process of calling something into question, as in "impeaching the testimony of a witness." (2) The constitutional process whereby the House of Representatives may "impeach" (accuse of misconduct) high officers of the federal government for trial in the Senate.
  • in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Justice: when applied to a magistrate, means justice of the peace. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • Legislative session: That part of a chamber's daily session in which it considers legislative business (bills, resolutions, and actions related thereto).
  • Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
  • sworn: includes affirm or affirmed. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
  • Year: means 12 consecutive months. See Texas Government Code 311.005