Sec. 352.015.  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.