Opinion No.

Office of the Attorney General — State of Texas John Cornyn Mr. Gary L. Warren, Sr. Executive Director Texas Commission on Fire Protection P.O. Box 2286 Austin, Texas 78768-2286

Re: Whether the Texas Fire Chiefs' Association, the Texas State Association of Fire Fighters, the State Firemen's and Fire Marshals' Association of Texas, or the Texas Association of Fire Educators is a "trade association" for purposes of section 419.006 of the Government Code (RQ-1203)

Dear Mr. Warren:

The spouse of an officer, manager, or paid consultant of a Texas trade association in the field of fire protection is…