Texas · Texas Code of Criminal Procedure
Tex. Code Crim. Proc. § 18.05: WARRANTS FOR FIRE, HEALTH, AND CODE INSPECTIONS
What this law says, in plain English
Fire marshals, health officers, and code enforcement officials may obtain search warrants to inspect premises for fire hazards, health hazards, or unsafe building conditions. Warrants require probable cause based on evidence including the premises' age, condition, prior violations, type, use, or nearby conditions.
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