Texas 89th Legislature
Fire Marshal
1 high-impact bill requires immediate attention. 5 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
1 bill requires immediate attention
Fire Marshal Filing Activity
Compliance & Cost
Leading Authors
All Bills (6)
Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas and the Public Utility Commission of Texas to address a failure by an operator to maintain an electrical power line serving a well site or certain surface facilities in accordance with the National Electrical Code.
Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas and the Public Utility Commission of Texas to address a failure by an operator to maintain an electrical power line serving a well site or certain surface facilities in accordance with the National Electrical Code.
Relating to the compensation and benefits for certain peace officers commissioned by the state fire marshal.
Relating to the compensation and benefits for certain peace officers commissioned by the state fire marshal.
Relating to certification requirements for a fire marshal and any related employee, officer, inspector, and investigator appointed by certain counties and emergency services districts.
Relating to certification requirements for a fire marshal and any related employee, officer, inspector, and investigator appointed by certain counties and emergency services districts.
Relating to fire safety standards and emergency operations plans for the operation of battery energy storage facilities; providing administrative penalties.
Relating to fire safety standards and emergency operations plans for the operation of battery energy storage facilities; providing administrative penalties.
Relating to funding for certain volunteer fire departments, to the preparation for and the prevention, management, and potential effects of wildfires, and to emergency communications in this state.
Relating to funding for certain volunteer fire departments, to the preparation for and the prevention, management, and potential effects of wildfires, and to emergency communications in this state.
Relating to the authority of a county to commission certain individuals as peace officers and establish certain law enforcement agencies.
Relating to the authority of a county to commission certain individuals as peace officers and establish certain law enforcement agencies.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on fire marshal passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 6 laws related to fire marshal. These bills were authored by 5 different legislators and address various aspects of fire marshal policy in Texas.
- Did fire marshal bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Fire Marshal legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 4 House bills and 2 Senate bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most fire marshal bills?
- The leading authors of fire marshal legislation include Rep. Ken King (R) with 2 bills, Sen. Charles Perry (R) with 1 bills, Rep. Gary Vandeaver (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on fire marshal issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for fire marshal legislation?
- Among the 6 fire marshal bills enacted, 1 have critical compliance urgency and 3 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to fire marshal in Texas law?
- Fire Marshal legislation frequently overlaps with Fire Fighters & Police, Fire Fighters & Police--general, Utilities--electric. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for fire marshal legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 5 of the 6 fire marshal bills (83%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on fire marshal policy.
- When do Texas fire marshal laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some fire marshal bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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