Appt. made on 12/29/09 - 2 yr. appt.

SUBCHAPTER B. COUNTY FIRE MARSHAL

Sec. 352.011. CREATION OF OFFICE; TERM. (a) The commissioners court of a county may establish the office of county fire marshal and provide office facilities, equipment, transportation, assistants, and professional services for that office.
(b) The commissioners court shall establish the term of office for a county fire marshal for a period not to exceed two years.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
 

Sec. 352.012. QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE. (a) To qualify for office, the county fire marshal must take the oath prescribed by the constitution of this state and post a bond as required by the commissioners court conditioned that the marshal will faithfully and strictly perform the duties of the office.
(b) The county fire marshal may not be directly or indirectly interested in the sale of fire-fighting equipment and may not be engaged in any type of fire insurance business.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.