The Texas Commission on Fire Protection (the commission) adopts amendments to Chapter 431, Fire Investigation, concerning, Subchapter A, Minimum Standards for Arson Investigator Certification, §431.3, Minimum Standards for Basic Arson Investigator Certification, §431.11, Minimum Standards for Arson Investigator Certification for Law Enforcement Personnel, Subchapter B, Minimum Standards For Fire Investigator Certification, §431.201, Minimum Standards for Fire Investigation Personnel, §431.203, Minimum Standards for Fire Investigator Certification, and §431.207, Minimum Standards for Advanced Fire Investigator Certification. The amendments are adopted without changes to the proposed text as published in the May 26, 2017, Texas Register (42 TexReg 2805) and will not be republished.

The amendments are adopted to clarify requirements for a person to obtain an Arson or Fire Investigator Certification.

The adopted amendments will provide clarification and consistent rules regarding Arson and Fire Investigator Certification.

No comments were received from the public regarding adoption of the amendments.

The amendments are adopted under Texas Government Code, Chapter 419, §419.008, which provides the commission the authority to adopt rules for the administration of its powers and duties; §419.032 which allows the commission to appoint fire protection personnel.