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TX Occ Code § 1001.152 (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 D. Board Personnel|Section 1001.152. Career Ladder Program; Performance Evaluations

Sec. 1001.152.  CAREER LADDER PROGRAM;  PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS.  (a)  The executive director or the executive director's designee shall develop an intra-agency career ladder program.  The program must require intra-agency posting of each nonentry level position with the board at least 10 days before the date of any public posting.(b)  The executive director or the executive director's designee shall develop a system of annual performance evaluations of the board's employees based on measurable job tasks.  All merit pay authorized by the executive director must be based on the system established under this subsection.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 1001.153 (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 D. Board Personnel|Section 1001.153. Division of Responsibilities

Sec. 1001.153.  DIVISION OF RESPONSIBILITIES.  The board shall develop and implement policies that clearly separate the policy-making responsibilities of the board and the management responsibilities of the executive director and the staff of the board.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1168, Sec. 12, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 1001.154 (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 D. Board Personnel|Section 1001.154. Qualifications and Standards of Conduct Information

Sec. 1001.154.  QUALIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS OF CONDUCT INFORMATION.  The executive director or the executive director's designee shall provide to members of the board and to board employees, as often as necessary, information regarding the requirements for office or employment under this chapter, including information regarding a person's responsibilities under applicable laws relating to standards of conduct for state officers or employees.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1168, Sec. 12, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 1001.155 (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 D. Board Personnel|Section 1001.155. Equal Employment Opportunity Policy; Report

Sec. 1001.155.  EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY;  REPORT.  (a)  The executive director or the executive director's designee shall prepare and maintain a written policy statement that implements a program of equal employment opportunity to ensure that all personnel decisions are made without regard to race, color, disability, sex, religion, age, or national origin.(b)  The policy statement must include:(1)  personnel policies, including policies relating to recruitment, evaluation, selection, training, and promotion of personnel, that show the intent of the board to avoid the unlawful employment practices described by Chapter 21, Labor Code;  and(2)  an analysis of the extent to which the composition of the board's personnel is in accordance with state and federal law and a description of reasonable methods to achieve compliance with state and federal law.(c)  The policy statement must:(1)  be updated annually;(2)  be reviewed by the Commission on Human Rights for compliance with Subsection (b)(1);  and(3)  be filed with the governor's office.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1168, Sec. 12, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 1001.201 (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 E. Board Powers and Duties|Section 1001.201. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 1001.201.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.  (a) The board shall administer and enforce this chapter and Chapter 1071.(b)  The board may spend money for any purpose the board considers reasonably necessary for the proper performance of its duties under this chapter and 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. 1.14, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 1001.202 (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 E. Board Powers and Duties|Section 1001.202. Rules

Sec. 1001.202.  RULES.  The board may adopt and enforce any rule or bylaw necessary to perform its duties, govern its proceedings, and regulate the practice of engineering and land surveying.|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. 1.15, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 1001.203 (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 E. Board Powers and Duties|Section 1001.203. Rules Restricting Advertising or Competitive Bidding

Sec. 1001.203.  RULES RESTRICTING ADVERTISING OR COMPETITIVE BIDDING.  (a)  The board by rule shall prescribe standards for compliance with Subchapter A, Chapter 2254, Government Code.(b)  Except as provided by Subsection (a), the board may not adopt rules restricting advertising or competitive bidding by a person regulated by the board except to prohibit false, misleading, or deceptive practices.(c)  In its rules to prohibit false, misleading, or deceptive practices by a person regulated by the board, the board may not include a rule that:(1)  restricts the use of any medium for advertising;(2)  restricts the use of the person's personal appearance or voice in an advertisement;(3)  relates to the size or duration of an advertisement by the person; or(4)  restricts the person's advertisement under a trade name.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1168, Sec. 13, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1232 (H.B. 1523), Sec. 1.16, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 1001.2035 (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 E. Board Powers and Duties|Section 1001.2035. Rules on Consequences of Criminal Conviction

Sec. 1001.2035.  RULES ON CONSEQUENCES OF CRIMINAL CONVICTION.  The board shall adopt rules and guidelines as necessary to comply with Chapter 53.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1168, Sec. 14, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 1001.204 (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 E. Board Powers and Duties|Section 1001.204. Fees

Sec. 1001.204.  FEES.  (a)  The board shall establish fees in amounts reasonable and necessary to cover the costs of administering this chapter and Chapter 1071, including:(1)  license, registration, and certification fees;(2)  renewal fee and late renewal fee;(3)  reciprocal license fee;(4)  duplicate license fee;(5)   roster fee;(6)  examination fee; and(7)  inactive status fee.(b)  Fee revenue may not exceed the amount reasonable and necessary to administer this chapter and Chapter 1071.(c)  General revenue of the state may not be used to pay the costs of administering this chapter and Chapter 1071 in an amount that exceeds the amount of fees received under this chapter and Chapter 1071.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1168, Sec. 15, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 259 (H.B. 1817), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1232 (H.B. 1523), Sec. 1.17, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 1001.205 (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 E. Board Powers and Duties|Section 1001.205. Reduced Fees: Elderly, Disabled, Inactive Status

Sec. 1001.205.  REDUCED FEES: ELDERLY, DISABLED, INACTIVE STATUS. (a) For purposes of this section, a person is disabled if the person has a mental or physical impairment that substantially limits the ability of the person to earn a living as an engineer or land surveyor, other than an impairment caused by a current addiction to the use of alcohol or an illegal drug or controlled substance.(b)  The board by rule may adopt reduced license fees and renewal fees for engineers and land surveyors who are:(1)  at least 65 years of age; or(2)  disabled and not actively engaged in the practice of engineering or land surveying.(c)  A person entitled to reduced fees under Subsection (b)(2) shall notify the board that the person has resumed the active practice of engineering or land surveying not later than the 15th day after the date the person resumes active practice.|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. 1.18, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 1001.207 (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 E. Board Powers and Duties|Section 1001.207. Standards of Conduct and Ethics

Sec. 1001.207.  STANDARDS OF CONDUCT AND ETHICS.  The board may establish standards of conduct and ethics for engineers and land surveyors in keeping with the purposes and intent of this chapter and Chapter 1071 and to ensure strict compliance with and enforcement of this chapter and 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. 1.19, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 1001.208 (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 E. Board Powers and Duties|Section 1001.208. Roster of Engineers and Land Surveyors

Sec. 1001.208.  ROSTER OF ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS.  (a)  The board shall prepare and publish a roster of persons, including business entities, licensed, registered, certified, or enrolled by the board.  The roster shall include the name, business address, and other identifying information required by board rule.(b)  The board shall make the roster available to the public without cost in an online computer database format.(c)  The board shall provide a physical copy of the roster on request and may charge a reproduction and shipping fee for providing a physical copy of the roster.|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. 1.20, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 1001.209 (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 E. Board Powers and Duties|Section 1001.209. Register of Applicants

Sec. 1001.209.  REGISTER OF APPLICANTS.  The board shall maintain a register of each application for a license or registration under this chapter or Chapter 1071 that shows:(1)  the name, age, and residence of each applicant;(2)  the date of the application;(3)  the applicant's place of business;(4)  the applicant's educational and other qualifications;(5)  whether an examination was required;(6)  whether the applicant was issued or denied a license or registration;(7)  the date of board action; and(8)  any other information the board considers necessary.|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. 1.21, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 1001.210 (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 E. Board Powers and Duties|Section 1001.210. Continuing Education Programs for Engineers

Sec. 1001.210.  CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR ENGINEERS. (a) The board shall recognize, prepare, or administer continuing education programs for engineers. An engineer must participate in the programs to the extent required by the board to keep the engineer's license.(b)  The board may not require an engineer to obtain more than 15 hours of continuing education annually. The board shall permit an engineer to certify at the time the license is renewed that the engineer has complied with the board's continuing education requirements.(c)  The board shall permit an engineer to receive continuing education credit for educational, technical, ethical, or professional management activities related to the practice of engineering, including:(1)  successfully completing or auditing a course sponsored by an institution of higher education;(2)  successfully completing a course certified by a professional or trade organization;(3)  attending a seminar, tutorial, short course, correspondence course, videotaped course, or televised course;(4)  participating in an in-house course sponsored by a corporation or other business entity;(5)  teaching a course described by Subdivisions (1)-(4);(6)  publishing an article, paper, or book on the practice of engineering;(7)  making or attending a presentation at a meeting of a technical or engineering management society or organization or writing a paper presented at such a meeting;(8)  participating in the activities of a professional society or association, including serving on a committee of the organization; and(9)  engaging in self-directed study.(d)  An engineer may not receive more than five continuing education credit hours annually for engaging in self-directed study.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1168, Sec. 17, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1232 (H.B. 1523), Sec. 1.22, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 1001.211 (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 E. Board Powers and Duties|Section 1001.211. Records

Sec. 1001.211.  RECORDS.  (a)  The board shall maintain a record of its proceedings.(b)  The board's records shall be available to the public at all times.(c)  The board's records are prima facie evidence of the proceedings of the board set forth in the records.  A transcript of the records certified by the secretary of the board under seal is admissible in evidence with the same effect as if it were the original.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 1001.212 (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 E. Board Powers and Duties|Section 1001.212. Confidentiality of Certain Information Related to Application

Sec. 1001.212.  CONFIDENTIALITY OF CERTAIN INFORMATION RELATED TO APPLICATION.  (a)  A statement made by a person providing a reference for an applicant and other pertinent information compiled by or submitted to the board relating to an applicant for licensing, registration, or certification under this chapter or Chapter 1071 is privileged and confidential.(b)  Information described by Subsection (a) may be used only by the board or its employees or agents who are directly involved in the application or licensing, registration, or certification process.  The information is not subject to discovery, subpoena, or other disclosure.|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. 1.23, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 1001.213 (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 E. Board Powers and Duties|Section 1001.213. Subpoena

Sec. 1001.213.  SUBPOENA.  (a)  The board may request and, if necessary, compel by subpoena:(1)  the attendance of a witness for examination under oath; and(2)  the production for inspection or copying of records, documents, and other evidence relevant to the investigation of an alleged violation of this chapter or Chapter 1071.(b)  The board, acting through the attorney general, may bring an action to enforce a subpoena issued under Subsection (a) against a person who fails to comply with the subpoena.(c)  Venue for an action brought under Subsection (b) is in a district court in:(1)  Travis County;  or(2)  the county in which the board may hold a hearing.(d)  The court shall order compliance with the subpoena if the court finds that good cause exists to issue the subpoena.|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. 1.24, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 1001.214 (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 E. Board Powers and Duties|Section 1001.214. Technology Policy

Sec. 1001.214.  TECHNOLOGY POLICY.  The board shall develop and implement a policy requiring the executive director and board employees to research and propose appropriate technological solutions to improve the board's ability to perform its functions.  The technological solutions must:(1)  ensure that the public is able to find information about the board on the Internet;(2)  ensure that persons who want to use the board's services are able to:(A)  interact with the board through the Internet;  and(B)  access any service that can be provided effectively through the Internet;  and(3)  be cost-effective and developed through the board's planning processes.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1168, Sec. 18, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 1001.215 (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 E. Board Powers and Duties|Section 1001.215. Negotiated Rulemaking and Alternative Dispute Resolution Policy

Sec. 1001.215.  NEGOTIATED RULEMAKING AND ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION POLICY.  (a)  The board shall develop and implement a policy to encourage the use of:(1)  negotiated rulemaking procedures under Chapter 2008, Government Code, for the adoption of board rules;  and(2)  appropriate alternative dispute resolution procedures under Chapter 2009, Government Code, to assist in the resolution of internal and external disputes under the board's jurisdiction.(b)  The board's procedures relating to alternative dispute resolution must conform, to the extent possible, to any model guidelines issued by the State Office of Administrative Hearings for the use of alternative dispute resolution by state agencies.(c)  The board shall designate a trained person to:(1)  coordinate the implementation of the policy adopted under Subsection (a);(2)  serve as a resource for any training needed to implement the procedures for negotiated rulemaking or alternative dispute resolution;  and(3)  collect data concerning the effectiveness of those procedures, as implemented by the board.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1168, Sec. 18, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 1001.216 (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 E. Board Powers and Duties|Section 1001.216. Advisory Committees

Sec. 1001.216.  ADVISORY COMMITTEES.  (a)  The board shall appoint an advisory committee for the  purpose of providing advice and recommendations to the board on matters related to the regulation of land surveying.  The advisory committee must consist of five or more individuals appointed by the board, at least five of whom must be land surveyors.(b)  The board may not adopt a rule related to the scope of practice of, the professional or technical standards for, or the standards of conduct and ethics for land surveyors before considering advice and recommendations from the advisory committee described in Subsection (a).(c)  The board may appoint additional advisory committees to provide advice and recommendations to the board on any other matter relevant to the administration of this chapter or Chapter 1071.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1232 (H.B. 1523), Sec. 1.25, eff. September 1, 2019.|