By:  Keffer of Eastland                                           H.B. No. 2701



A BILL TO BE ENTITLED

AN ACT

relating to duties and functions of the state fire marshal.                   
	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:                        
	SECTION 1.  Section 417.0051, Government Code, is amended to 
read as follows:
	Sec. 417.0051.  FIRE PREVENTION AND SAFETY EDUCATION.  (a)  
The commissioner, through the state fire marshal, shall [may] use 
pertinent and timely facts relating to fires to develop educational 
programs and disseminate materials necessary to educate the public 
effectively regarding methods of fire prevention and safety.
	(b)  The commissioner, through the state fire marshal, may 
accept gifts, grants, and donations from any person to perform the 
duties as assigned by 417.0051.
	SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2003.