Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 50.01
Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
When an affidavit is made by a credible person before any justice of the peace that there is ground to believe that any building has been unlawfully set or attempted to be set on fire, such justice shall cause the truth of such complaint to be investigated.
Tex. Code Crim. Proc. § 50.01