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TX Occ Code § 1001.4528 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 6 - Regulation of Engineering, Architecture, Land Surveying, and Related Practices|Subtitle A - Regulation of Engineering and Related Practices|Chapter 1001 - Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors|Subchapter J. Prohibited Practices and Disciplinary Procedures|Section 1001.4528. Emergency Suspension

Sec. 1001.4528.  EMERGENCY SUSPENSION.  (a)  The board or a three-member panel of board members designated by the board shall temporarily suspend the license, certificate, or registration of a person if the board or panel determines from the evidence or information presented to it that continued practice by the person would constitute a continuing and imminent threat to the public welfare.(b)  A license, certificate, or registration may be suspended under this section without notice or hearing on the complaint if:(1)  action is taken to initiate proceedings for a hearing before the State Office of Administrative Hearings simultaneously with the temporary suspension; and(2)  a hearing is held as soon as practicable under this chapter and Chapter 2001, Government Code.(c)  The State Office of Administrative Hearings shall hold a preliminary hearing not later than the 14th day after the date of the temporary suspension to determine if there is probable cause to believe that a continuing and imminent threat to the public welfare still exists.  A final hearing on the matter shall be held not later than the 61st day after the date of the temporary suspension.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 402 (S.B. 204), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Occ Code § 1001.453 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 6 - Regulation of Engineering, Architecture, Land Surveying, and Related Practices|Subtitle A - Regulation of Engineering and Related Practices|Chapter 1001 - Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors|Subchapter J. Prohibited Practices and Disciplinary Procedures|Section 1001.453. Review of License Holder's Status

Sec. 1001.453.  REVIEW OF LICENSE HOLDER'S STATUS.  (a)  The board by rule may review the status of a license holder the board believes:(1)  may have been issued a license through fraud or error;  or(2)  may constitute a threat to the public health, safety, or welfare.(b)  The board may suspend or revoke a license held by a person whose status is reviewed under this section.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 1001.454 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 6 - Regulation of Engineering, Architecture, Land Surveying, and Related Practices|Subtitle A - Regulation of Engineering and Related Practices|Chapter 1001 - Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors|Subchapter J. Prohibited Practices and Disciplinary Procedures|Section 1001.454. Right to Hearing

Sec. 1001.454.  RIGHT TO HEARING.  (a)  If the board proposes to suspend or revoke a person's license, the person is entitled to a hearing.(b)  Proceedings for the suspension or revocation of a license are governed by Chapter 2001, Government Code.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 1001.455 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 6 - Regulation of Engineering, Architecture, Land Surveying, and Related Practices|Subtitle A - Regulation of Engineering and Related Practices|Chapter 1001 - Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors|Subchapter J. Prohibited Practices and Disciplinary Procedures|Section 1001.455. Appeal of License Revocation

Sec. 1001.455.  APPEAL OF LICENSE REVOCATION.  A person whose license has been revoked may file suit to annul or vacate the board's order revoking the license.  The person may file the suit in the district court of the county in which:(1)  the person resides;  or(2)  the alleged conduct that is the ground for revocation occurred.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 1001.456 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 6 - Regulation of Engineering, Architecture, Land Surveying, and Related Practices|Subtitle A - Regulation of Engineering and Related Practices|Chapter 1001 - Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors|Subchapter J. Prohibited Practices and Disciplinary Procedures|Section 1001.456. Reissuance of Revoked License

Sec. 1001.456.  REISSUANCE OF REVOKED LICENSE.  The board may reissue a license to a person whose license has been revoked if the board has sufficient reason to reissue the license.  At least six board members must vote for reissuance of the license.  A new license may be issued in accordance with board rules.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 1001.501 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 6 - Regulation of Engineering, Architecture, Land Surveying, and Related Practices|Subtitle A - Regulation of Engineering and Related Practices|Chapter 1001 - Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors|Subchapter K. Administrative Penalty|Section 1001.501. Imposition of Administrative Penalty

Sec. 1001.501.  IMPOSITION OF ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY.  The board may impose an administrative penalty on a person who violates this chapter or Chapter 1071 or a rule adopted or order issued under this chapter or Chapter 1071.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1232 (H.B. 1523), Sec. 1.42, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 1001.502 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 6 - Regulation of Engineering, Architecture, Land Surveying, and Related Practices|Subtitle A - Regulation of Engineering and Related Practices|Chapter 1001 - Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors|Subchapter K. Administrative Penalty|Section 1001.502. Amount of Administrative Penalty

Sec. 1001.502.  AMOUNT OF ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY.  (a)  The amount of an administrative penalty may not exceed:(1)  $5,000 for each violation of this chapter or a rule adopted or order issued under this chapter; and(2)  $1,500 for each violation of Chapter 1071 or a rule adopted or order issued under Chapter 1071.(a-1)  Each day a violation continues or occurs is a separate violation for purposes of imposing a penalty.(b)  The amount of the penalty shall be based on:(1)  the seriousness of the violation, including:(A)  the nature, circumstances, extent, and gravity of the prohibited act;  and(B)  the hazard or potential hazard created to the health, safety, or economic welfare of the public;(2)  the economic harm to property or the environment caused by the violation;(3)  the history of previous violations;(4)  the amount necessary to deter a future violation;(5)  efforts or resistance to efforts to correct the violation;  and(6)  any other matter that justice may require.(c)  The board may include in the amount of the penalty the actual costs of investigating and prosecuting the violation.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 402 (S.B. 204), Sec. 8, eff. September 1, 2013.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1232 (H.B. 1523), Sec. 1.43, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 1001.503 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 6 - Regulation of Engineering, Architecture, Land Surveying, and Related Practices|Subtitle A - Regulation of Engineering and Related Practices|Chapter 1001 - Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors|Subchapter K. Administrative Penalty|Section 1001.503. Options Following Decision: Pay or Appeal

Sec. 1001.503.  OPTIONS FOLLOWING DECISION:  PAY OR APPEAL.  (a)  Not later than the 30th day after the date the board's order becomes final, the person shall:(1)  pay the administrative penalty;(2)  pay the penalty and file a petition for judicial review contesting the occurrence of the violation, the amount of the penalty, or both;  or(3)  without paying the penalty, file a petition for judicial review contesting the occurrence of the violation, the amount of the penalty, or both.(b)  Within the 30-day period, a person who acts under Subsection (a)(3) may:(1)  stay enforcement of the penalty by:(A)  paying the penalty to the court for placement in an escrow account;  or(B)  giving to the court a supersedeas bond that is approved by the court and that is:(i)  for the amount of the penalty;  and(ii)  effective until judicial review of the board's order is final;  or(2)  request the court to stay enforcement of the penalty by:(A)  filing with the court an affidavit of the person stating that the person is financially unable to pay the penalty and is financially unable to give the supersedeas bond;  and(B)  giving a copy of the affidavit to the executive director by certified mail.(c)  If the executive director receives a copy of an affidavit under Subsection (b)(2), the executive director may file with the court a contest to the affidavit not later than the fifth day after the date the copy is received.(d)  The court shall hold a hearing on the facts alleged in the affidavit as soon as practicable and shall stay enforcement of the penalty on finding that the alleged facts are true.  The person who files an affidavit has the burden of proving that the person is financially unable to pay the penalty or give a supersedeas bond.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 1001.504 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 6 - Regulation of Engineering, Architecture, Land Surveying, and Related Practices|Subtitle A - Regulation of Engineering and Related Practices|Chapter 1001 - Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors|Subchapter K. Administrative Penalty|Section 1001.504. Collection of Penalty

Sec. 1001.504.  COLLECTION OF PENALTY.  If the person does not pay the administrative penalty and the enforcement of the penalty is not stayed, the executive director may refer the matter to the attorney general for collection.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 1001.505 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 6 - Regulation of Engineering, Architecture, Land Surveying, and Related Practices|Subtitle A - Regulation of Engineering and Related Practices|Chapter 1001 - Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors|Subchapter K. Administrative Penalty|Section 1001.505. Determination by Court

Sec. 1001.505.  DETERMINATION BY COURT.  (a)  If a court sustains the determination that a violation occurred, the court may uphold or reduce the amount of the administrative penalty and order the person to pay the full or reduced penalty.(b)  If a court does not sustain the determination that a violation occurred, the court shall order that an administrative penalty is not owed.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 1001.506 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 6 - Regulation of Engineering, Architecture, Land Surveying, and Related Practices|Subtitle A - Regulation of Engineering and Related Practices|Chapter 1001 - Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors|Subchapter K. Administrative Penalty|Section 1001.506. Remittance of Penalty and Interest

Sec. 1001.506.  REMITTANCE OF PENALTY AND INTEREST.  (a)  If, after judicial review, the administrative penalty is reduced or not imposed by the court, the court shall:(1)  order the appropriate amount, plus accrued interest, be remitted to the person if the person paid the penalty;  or(2)  order the release of the bond:(A)  if the person gave a supersedeas bond and the penalty is not upheld by the court;  or(B)  after the person pays the penalty if the person gave a supersedeas bond and the penalty is reduced.(b)  The interest paid under Subsection (a)(1) is at the rate charged on loans to depository institutions by the New York Federal Reserve Bank.  The interest shall be paid for the period beginning on the date the penalty is paid and ending on the date the penalty is remitted.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 1001.508 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 6 - Regulation of Engineering, Architecture, Land Surveying, and Related Practices|Subtitle A - Regulation of Engineering and Related Practices|Chapter 1001 - Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors|Subchapter K. Administrative Penalty|Section 1001.508. Administrative Procedure

Sec. 1001.508.  ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE.  (a)  A proceeding under this subchapter is subject to Chapter 2001, Government Code.(b)  The board shall adopt rules of procedure for imposing an administrative penalty.  The rules must conform to the requirements of Chapter 2001, Government Code.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 1001.551 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 6 - Regulation of Engineering, Architecture, Land Surveying, and Related Practices|Subtitle A - Regulation of Engineering and Related Practices|Chapter 1001 - Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors|Subchapter L. Other Penalties and Enforcement Provisions|Section 1001.551. Injunction

Sec. 1001.551.  INJUNCTION.  (a)  In addition to any other action authorized by law, the board may bring an action in the board's name to enjoin a person from violating this chapter or Chapter 1071 or a board rule adopted under this chapter or Chapter 1071.(b)  An action under this section must be brought in a district court of Travis County.(c)  To sustain an action under this section, the board is not required to allege or prove that:(1)  an adequate remedy at law does not exist;  or(2)  substantial or irreparable damage would result from the continued violation.(d)  In an action for an injunction under this section, the defendant may assert and prove as a complete defense to the action that the board deprived the defendant of a license, certificate, or registration by a board action or proceeding that was:(1)  arbitrary or capricious;(2)  contrary to law; or(3)  conducted without due process of law.(e)  Either party to an action under this section may appeal to the appellate court with jurisdiction of the action.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1232 (H.B. 1523), Sec. 1.44, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 1001.5511 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 6 - Regulation of Engineering, Architecture, Land Surveying, and Related Practices|Subtitle A - Regulation of Engineering and Related Practices|Chapter 1001 - Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors|Subchapter L. Other Penalties and Enforcement Provisions|Section 1001.5511. Cease and Desist Order

Sec. 1001.5511.  CEASE AND DESIST ORDER.  If it appears to the board that a person who is not licensed, certified, or registered under this chapter or Chapter 1071 is violating this chapter or Chapter 1071, a rule adopted under this chapter or Chapter 1071, or another state statute or rule relating to the practice of engineering or land surveying, the board, after notice and opportunity for a hearing, may issue a cease and desist order prohibiting the person from engaging in the activity.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 402 (S.B. 204), Sec. 9, eff. September 1, 2013.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1232 (H.B. 1523), Sec. 1.45, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 1001.552 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 6 - Regulation of Engineering, Architecture, Land Surveying, and Related Practices|Subtitle A - Regulation of Engineering and Related Practices|Chapter 1001 - Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors|Subchapter L. Other Penalties and Enforcement Provisions|Section 1001.552. Criminal Penalty

Sec. 1001.552.  CRIMINAL PENALTY.  (a)  A person commits an offense if the person:(1)  engages in the practice of engineering without being licensed or exempted from the licensing requirement under this chapter;(2)  violates this chapter with respect to the regulation of engineering;(3)  presents or attempts to use as the person's own the engineering license or seal of another; or(4)  gives false evidence of any kind to the board or a board member in obtaining an engineering license.(b)  An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1232 (H.B. 1523), Sec. 1.46, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 1001.553 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 6 - Regulation of Engineering, Architecture, Land Surveying, and Related Practices|Subtitle A - Regulation of Engineering and Related Practices|Chapter 1001 - Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors|Subchapter L. Other Penalties and Enforcement Provisions|Section 1001.553. Report of Violation

Sec. 1001.553.  REPORT OF VIOLATION.  A public official shall report a violation of this chapter or Chapter 1071 to the proper authorities.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1232 (H.B. 1523), Sec. 1.47, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 1001.554 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 6 - Regulation of Engineering, Architecture, Land Surveying, and Related Practices|Subtitle A - Regulation of Engineering and Related Practices|Chapter 1001 - Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors|Subchapter L. Other Penalties and Enforcement Provisions|Section 1001.554. Presentation of Complaints by Board; Assistance at Trial

Sec. 1001.554.  PRESENTATION OF COMPLAINTS BY BOARD; ASSISTANCE AT TRIAL.  (a)  A member of the board may present to a prosecuting officer a complaint relating to a violation of this chapter or Chapter 1071.(b)  The board through its members, officers, counsel, and agents and subject to the control of the prosecuting officer may assist in the trial of a case involving an alleged violation of this chapter or Chapter 1071.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1232 (H.B. 1523), Sec. 1.48, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 1001.555 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 6 - Regulation of Engineering, Architecture, Land Surveying, and Related Practices|Subtitle A - Regulation of Engineering and Related Practices|Chapter 1001 - Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors|Subchapter L. Other Penalties and Enforcement Provisions|Section 1001.555. Attorney General as Legal Advisor; Representation by Attorney General

Sec. 1001.555.  ATTORNEY GENERAL AS LEGAL ADVISOR;  REPRESENTATION BY ATTORNEY GENERAL.  (a)  The attorney general shall:(1)  act as legal advisor of the board;(2)  provide legal assistance to the board as necessary to enforce this chapter or Chapter 1071 and make those laws effective; and(3)  represent the board in an action brought to enforce this chapter or Chapter 1071.(b)  This section does not affect the duties of local prosecuting officers.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1232 (H.B. 1523), Sec. 1.49, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 1001.556 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 6 - Regulation of Engineering, Architecture, Land Surveying, and Related Practices|Subtitle A - Regulation of Engineering and Related Practices|Chapter 1001 - Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors|Subchapter L. Other Penalties and Enforcement Provisions|Section 1001.556. Appeal Bond

Sec. 1001.556.  APPEAL BOND.  The board is not required to give an appeal bond in a cause arising under this chapter or Chapter 1071.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1232 (H.B. 1523), Sec. 1.50, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 1001.601 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 6 - Regulation of Engineering, Architecture, Land Surveying, and Related Practices|Subtitle A - Regulation of Engineering and Related Practices|Chapter 1001 - Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors|Subchapter M. Advisory Opinions|Section 1001.601. Board Advisory Opinions

Sec. 1001.601.  BOARD ADVISORY OPINIONS.  (a)  On its own initiative or at the request of any interested person, the board shall prepare a written advisory opinion about:(1)  an interpretation of this chapter; or(2)  the application of this chapter to a person in regard to a specified existing or hypothetical factual situation.(b)  The board shall respond to requests for opinions within 180 days unless the board affirmatively states the board's reason:(1)  for not responding to the request within 180 days; or(2)  for not responding to the request at all.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1168, Sec. 32, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 259 (H.B. 1817), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Occ Code § 1001.602 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 6 - Regulation of Engineering, Architecture, Land Surveying, and Related Practices|Subtitle A - Regulation of Engineering and Related Practices|Chapter 1001 - Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors|Subchapter M. Advisory Opinions|Section 1001.602. Maintenance of Opinions; Summary

Sec. 1001.602.  MAINTENANCE OF OPINIONS;  SUMMARY.  The board shall:(1)  number and classify each advisory opinion issued under this subchapter;  and(2)  annually compile a summary of the opinions in a single reference document that is available on the Internet.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1168, Sec. 32, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 1001.603 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 6 - Regulation of Engineering, Architecture, Land Surveying, and Related Practices|Subtitle A - Regulation of Engineering and Related Practices|Chapter 1001 - Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors|Subchapter M. Advisory Opinions|Section 1001.603. Attorney General's Opinions

Sec. 1001.603.  ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OPINIONS.  The authority of the board to issue an advisory opinion under this subchapter does not affect the authority of the attorney general to issue an opinion as authorized by law.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1168, Sec. 32, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 1001.604 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 6 - Regulation of Engineering, Architecture, Land Surveying, and Related Practices|Subtitle A - Regulation of Engineering and Related Practices|Chapter 1001 - Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors|Subchapter M. Advisory Opinions|Section 1001.604. Reliance on Advisory Opinion

Sec. 1001.604.  RELIANCE ON ADVISORY OPINION.  It is a defense to prosecution or to imposition of a civil penalty that a person reasonably relied on a written advisory opinion of the board relating to:(1)  the provision of the law the person is alleged to have violated;  or(2)  a fact situation that is substantially similar to the fact situation in which the person is involved.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1168, Sec. 32, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 1002.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 6 - Regulation of Engineering, Architecture, Land Surveying, and Related Practices|Subtitle A - Regulation of Engineering and Related Practices|Chapter 1002 - Geoscientists|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 1002.001. Short Title

Sec. 1002.001.  SHORT TITLE.  This chapter may be cited as the Texas Geoscience Practice Act.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 14A.004(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|