Texas Special District Local Laws Code - SDLL § 9019.104. Powers Relating to Fire Department

(1) purchase or otherwise acquire, maintain, and operate a firefighting facility and equipment to protect property belonging to the district and other property in the district;

(2) maintain and operate a fire department;

(3) employ a fire marshal; and

(4) pay a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a person on a charge of arson in connection with the burning or attempted burning of property in the district. (Acts 52nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 418, Sec. 5 (part).)