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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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GOVERNMENT CODE |
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Title 4. EXECUTIVE BRANCH |
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Subtitle B. LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PUBLIC PROTECTION |
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Chapter 419. TEXAS COMMISSION ON FIRE PROTECTION |
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Subchapter B. REGULATING AND ASSISTING FIRE FIGHTERS AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS |
Sec. 419.022. GENERAL POWERS RELATING TO THIS SUBCHAPTER
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(a) The commission may:
(1) require the submission of reports and information by a local governmental agency in this state that employs fire protection personnel;
(2) assist fire departments and fire protection personnel with problems related to fire-fighting techniques, clothing, and equipment;
(3) assist fire departments and local governments with the development and updating of local fire codes;
(4) on request, assist in performing staffing studies of fire departments; and
(5) establish minimum educational, training, physical, and mental standards for admission to employment as fire protection personnel in a permanent, temporary, or probationary status and for advanced or specialized fire protection personnel positions.
(b) The commission may not change a minimum standard under Subsection (a)(5) to a standard that is less stringent than the applicable standard set by the Commission on Fire Protection Personnel Standards and Education in rules that were in effect on August 31, 1991.