A law enforcement officer employed or commissioned by a law enforcement agency as a peace officer who is designated as an arson investigator by an appropriate local authority is eligible for certification on a voluntary basis by complying with this chapter.

Source Note:The provisions of this §431.11 adopted to be effective November 1, 1998, 23 TexReg 10897; amended to be effective May 23, 1999, 24 TexReg 3862.