1. (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. (1) subpoena witnesses to testify regarding the fire or attempt;
   2. (2) administer oaths to the witnesses;
   3. (3) take and preserve written statements, including statements under oath such as an affidavit or deposition; and
   4. (4) require the production of a document or item related to the investigation.

2. (b) As part of an investigation, the fire marshal may:

   1. (1) conduct an investigation or examination in private;
   2. (2) exclude a person who is not under examination; and
   3. (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.