Sec. 775.113.  ADDITIONAL INVESTIGATION POWERS.  (a)  If the fire marshal determines that further investigation of a fire or of an attempt to set a fire is necessary, the fire marshal may:
(1)  subpoena witnesses to testify regarding the fire or attempt;
(2)  administer oaths to the witnesses;
(3)  take and preserve written statements, including statements under oath such as an affidavit or deposition;  and
(4)  require the production of a document or item related to the investigation.
(b)  As part of an investigation, the fire marshal may:
(1)  conduct an investigation or examination in private;
(2)  exclude a person who is not under examination;  and
(3)  separate witnesses from each other until each witness is examined.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 272, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.