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TX Occ Code § 1002.152 (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 1002 - Geoscientists|Subchapter D. Board Powers and Duties|Section 1002.152. Fees

Sec. 1002.152.  FEES.  The board may set reasonable and necessary fees to be charged applicants and license holders under this chapter, including fees for application, examination, licensure, and renewal of a license.  The board shall base a fee for examination in a discipline of geoscience on the costs associated with preparing, administering, and grading that examination.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 14A.004(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 1002.153 (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 1002 - Geoscientists|Subchapter D. Board Powers and Duties|Section 1002.153. Code of Professional Conduct

Sec. 1002.153.  CODE OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT.  (a)  The board by rule shall adopt a code of professional conduct that is binding on all license holders under this chapter.(b)  The board may enforce the code by imposing sanctions as provided by this chapter.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 14A.004(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 1002.154 (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 1002 - Geoscientists|Subchapter D. Board Powers and Duties|Section 1002.154. Enforcement; Referral of Complaints and Investigations

Sec. 1002.154.  ENFORCEMENT;  REFERRAL OF COMPLAINTS AND INVESTIGATIONS.  (a)  The board shall enforce this chapter.  Any member of the board may present to a prosecuting officer a complaint relating to a violation of this chapter.  The board through its members, officers, counsel, or agents may assist in the trial of a case involving the violation of this chapter, subject to the control of the prosecuting officer.(a-1)  Complaints and investigations under this chapter are of two types:(1)  complaints received from a member of the public; and(2)  complaints and investigations that are initiated by the board as a result of information that becomes known to the board or board staff and that may indicate a violation.(a-2)  The board by rule shall prioritize complaints and investigations.  Rules adopted under this subsection must provide that:(1)  a complaint that alleges an action that may harm the public takes precedence over a complaint that does not allege an action that may harm the public or may harm the public to a lesser degree; and(2)  with regard to complaints that do not allege an action that may harm the public, a complaint filed by a member of the public takes precedence over a complaint initiated by the board.(b)  Notwithstanding Subsection (a), the board shall refer a complaint or investigation involving the unlicensed practice of geoscience by a person who is licensed as an engineer, surveyor, driller, installer, or member of another similar profession to the agency that issued the license to the person.(c)  The board may administer oaths and affirmations and issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of evidence.(d)  The attorney general shall act as legal advisor to the board and shall provide legal assistance as necessary in enforcing this chapter.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 14A.004(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 504 (S.B. 940), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Occ Code § 1002.155 (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 1002 - Geoscientists|Subchapter D. Board Powers and Duties|Section 1002.155. Recognition of Use of Designations

Sec. 1002.155.  RECOGNITION OF USE OF DESIGNATIONS.  (a)  The board by rule may recognize the use of the designations used by a professional organization, society, or association that maintains a certification program in a discipline of geoscience if:(1)  the requirements for that certification are acceptable to the board;(2)  the full name or recognized abbreviation of the organization, society, or association granting the certification is stated following or in conjunction with the use of the designation or abbreviation;  and(3)  the designation or abbreviation is not used in a manner that is misleading or that creates an impression that the person is licensed to practice geoscience for the public unless the person is licensed under this chapter.(b)  The board by rule shall recognize the title "geological engineer," "geotechnical engineer," "hydraulic engineer," or "agricultural engineer" or another legitimate engineering title as a legitimate engineering title separate from geoscience, the use of which requires licensure as an engineer.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 14A.004(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 1002.156 (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 D. Board Powers and Duties|Section 1002.156. Establishment of Disciplines

Sec. 1002.156.  ESTABLISHMENT OF DISCIPLINES.  The board by rule shall establish the disciplines of geoscience in which a person may be licensed and the requirements for eligibility for a license in each discipline.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 14A.004(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 1002.157 (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 D. Board Powers and Duties|Section 1002.157. Agreements to Develop Uniform Standards

Sec. 1002.157.  AGREEMENTS TO DEVELOP UNIFORM STANDARDS.  The board may enter into agreements with licensing or registration boards in other states and other appropriate organizations, societies, associations, and agencies to develop uniform standards for:(1)  the licensing or registration of geoscientists;(2)  accrediting educational programs;(3)  establishing reciprocal and temporary licenses;(4)  developing regional or national examinations;(5)  evaluating applicants;  or(6)  other purposes consistent with this chapter.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 14A.004(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 1002.158 (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 D. Board Powers and Duties|Section 1002.158. Authority to Incur Administrative Expenses

Sec. 1002.158.  AUTHORITY TO INCUR ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES.  In administering this chapter, the board may:(1)  appoint committees;(2)  employ personnel, contractors, and consultants;(3)  lease or purchase furnishings, equipment, and supplies;(4)  lease office space;  and(5)  incur other similar expenses.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 14A.004(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 1002.159 (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 D. Board Powers and Duties|Section 1002.159. Roster of License Holders

Sec. 1002.159.  ROSTER OF LICENSE HOLDERS.  (a)  The board shall maintain a roster stating the name, discipline of geoscience, and place of business of each licensed geoscientist.(b)  The board shall maintain copies of the roster and shall provide a copy on request to a state agency, a county or municipal clerk or building official, or a license holder.  The board may charge a license holder a reasonable fee set by the board for providing the copy.(c)  The board shall provide a copy of the roster to another person on written request, subject to payment of a reasonable fee set by the board.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 14A.004(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 1002.160 (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 D. Board Powers and Duties|Section 1002.160. List of Governmental Entities With Comparable Requirements and With Which Reciprocity Agreements Exist

Sec. 1002.160.  LIST OF GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES WITH COMPARABLE REQUIREMENTS AND WITH WHICH RECIPROCITY AGREEMENTS EXIST.  The board shall maintain a list of each state or foreign country in which the requirements and qualifications for licensure or registration are comparable to those established in this state and with which a reciprocity agreement exists.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 14A.004(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 1002.201 (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 1002 - Geoscientists|Subchapter E. Public Interest Information and Complaint Procedures|Section 1002.201. Public Interest Information

Sec. 1002.201.  PUBLIC INTEREST INFORMATION.  (a)  The board shall:(1)  prepare information of public interest describing:(A)  the regulatory functions of the board; and(B)  the board's procedures by which complaints are filed with and resolved by the board; and(2)  make the information available to the public and appropriate state agencies.(b)  The board shall maintain on the board's Internet website:(1)  information regarding the procedure for filing a complaint with the board; and(2)  a means by which a person may electronically file a complaint with the board.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 14A.004(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 733 (S.B. 138), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Occ Code § 1002.202 (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 1002 - Geoscientists|Subchapter E. Public Interest Information and Complaint Procedures|Section 1002.202. Complaints

Sec. 1002.202.  COMPLAINTS.  (a)  A person may file a complaint alleging a violation of this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter.(b)  A complaint from a member of the public must be:(1)  in writing;(2)  sworn to by the person making the complaint; and(3)  filed with the secretary-treasurer or electronically through the board's Internet website.(c)  A complaint that is initiated by the board or board staff must be:(1)  in writing; and(2)  signed by the person who became aware of information that may indicate a violation.(d)  A complaint must contain sufficient information for the board to determine whether the board has the jurisdiction and authority to resolve the complaint.  If the board does not have the jurisdiction and authority, the board shall dismiss the complaint.  A complaint must have sufficient information for the board to commence an investigation, though the amount of information ultimately required for the board to determine the validity of the complaint may be more than the information initially included with the complaint.(d-1)  The board shall accept a complaint regardless of whether the complaint is notarized.(e)  The board shall maintain the confidentiality of a complaint from the time of receipt through the conclusion of the investigation of the complaint.  Complaint information is not confidential after the date formal charges are filed.(f)  For any complaint determined to be frivolous or without merit, the complaint and other information related to the complaint are confidential.  The information is not subject to discovery, subpoena, or other disclosure.  A complaint is considered to be frivolous if the executive director and investigator, with board approval, determine that the complaint:(1)  was made for the likely purpose of harassment; and(2)  does not demonstrate apparent harm to any person.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 14A.004(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 504 (S.B. 940), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2009.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 733 (S.B. 138), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Occ Code § 1002.203 (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 1002 - Geoscientists|Subchapter E. Public Interest Information and Complaint Procedures|Section 1002.203. Records of Complaints

Sec. 1002.203.  RECORDS OF COMPLAINTS.  (a)  The board shall maintain a file on each complaint filed with the board.  The file must include:(1)  the name of the person who filed the complaint;(2)  the date the complaint was received by the board;(3)  the subject matter of the complaint;(4)  the name of each person contacted in relation to the complaint;(5)  a summary of the results of the review or investigation of the complaint;  and(6)  an explanation of the reason the file was closed, if the board closed the file without taking action other than to investigate the complaint.(b)  The board, at least quarterly until final disposition of the complaint, shall notify the person filing the complaint and each person who is a subject of the complaint of the status of the investigation unless the notice would jeopardize an undercover investigation.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 14A.004(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 1002.204 (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 1002 - Geoscientists|Subchapter E. Public Interest Information and Complaint Procedures|Section 1002.204. Complaint Investigation and Disposition

Sec. 1002.204.  COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION AND DISPOSITION.  (a)  The board shall maintain a system to promptly and efficiently act on complaints filed with the board. The board shall provide to the person filing the complaint and to each person who is a subject of the complaint a copy of the board's policies and procedures relating to complaint investigation and resolution.(b)  The board shall investigate all complaints brought to its attention and may employ investigators, expert witnesses, and hearing officers, appoint advisory committees, and conduct hearings to determine whether disciplinary or other action should be taken.(c)  The board may employ or contract with advisors, consultants, geoscientists, engineers, or other persons to provide technical assistance in investigations and disciplinary proceedings.  Except for an action involving fraud, conspiracy, or malice, a person whose services are obtained by the board under this subsection is immune from civil liability and may not be subjected to a suit for damages for any investigation, report, recommendation, statement, evaluation, finding made, or other action taken in the course of performing the person's official duties.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 14A.004(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 31 (H.B. 1311), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 1002.205 (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 1002 - Geoscientists|Subchapter E. Public Interest Information and Complaint Procedures|Section 1002.205. Public Participation

Sec. 1002.205.  PUBLIC PARTICIPATION.  The board shall develop and implement policies that provide the public with a reasonable opportunity to appear before the board and to speak on any issue under the jurisdiction of the board.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 14A.004(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 1002.206 (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 E. Public Interest Information and Complaint Procedures|Section 1002.206. Complaint Education

Sec. 1002.206.  COMPLAINT EDUCATION.  (a)  In this section, "state agency" has the meaning assigned by Section 57.001.(b)  The board shall work with each state agency that uses the services of a person licensed under this chapter and other appropriate state agencies as determined by the board, including a state agency with which the board has entered into a memorandum of understanding that addresses the coordination of activities or complaints, to educate the agency's employees regarding the procedures by which complaints are filed with and resolved by the board.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 733 (S.B. 138), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Occ Code § 1002.207 (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 1002 - Geoscientists|Subchapter E. Public Interest Information and Complaint Procedures|Section 1002.207. Duty of State Agency to Report Potential Violation

Sec. 1002.207.  DUTY OF STATE AGENCY TO REPORT POTENTIAL VIOLATION.  (a)  In this section, "state agency" has the meaning assigned by Section 57.001.(b)  A state agency that becomes aware of a potential violation of this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter shall forward any information relating to the potential violation and any subsequently obtained information to the board.(c)  Information forwarded by a state agency under this section that is privileged or confidential remains privileged or confidential following receipt by the board.  The privilege or confidentiality extends to any board communication concerning the information forwarded, regardless of the form, manner, or content of the communication.(d)  The forwarding of privileged or confidential information by a state agency does not waive a privilege in or create an exception to the confidentiality of the information.(e)  A state agency's provision of information or failure to provide information under this section does not give rise to a cause of action against the agency.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 733 (S.B. 138), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Occ Code § 1002.251 (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 F. License Requirements|Section 1002.251. License Required

Sec. 1002.251.  LICENSE REQUIRED.  (a)  Unless exempted by this chapter, a person may not engage in the public practice of geoscience unless the person holds a license issued under this chapter.(b)  Unless the person is licensed under this chapter, a person may not:(1)  use the term "Licensed Professional Geoscientist" or the initials "P.G." as part of a professional, business, or commercial identification or title;  or(2)  otherwise represent to the public that the person is qualified to:(A)  practice as a geoscientist;  or(B)  engage in the public practice of geoscience.(c)  A person may not take responsible charge of a geoscientific report or a geoscientific portion of a report required by municipal or county ordinance, state or federal law, state agency rule, or federal regulation that incorporates or is based on a geoscientific study or geoscientific data unless the person is licensed under this chapter.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 14A.004(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 1002.252 (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 F. License Requirements|Section 1002.252. Exemptions

Sec. 1002.252.  EXEMPTIONS.  The following activities do not require a license under this chapter:(1)  geoscientific work performed by an employee or a subordinate of a license holder under this chapter if the work does not include the responsible charge of geoscientific work and is performed under the direct supervision of a licensed geoscientist who is responsible for the work;(2)  geoscientific work performed by an officer or employee of the United States practicing solely as such an officer or employee;(3)  geoscientific work performed exclusively in exploring for and developing oil, gas, or other energy resources, base metals, or precious or nonprecious minerals, including sand, gravel, or aggregate, if the work is done in and for the benefit of private industry;(4)  geoscientific research conducted through an academic institution, local, state, or federal governmental agency, nonprofit research institution, or for-profit organization, including submission of a report on the research to a public agency, unless the work is covered by Section 1002.251(c);(5)  teaching geoscience or a related physical or natural science;(6)  work customarily performed by a cartographer, technician, or physical or natural scientist, including a geologist, geophysicist, soil scientist, chemist, archaeologist, geographer, or oceanographer, if the work does not include the public practice of geoscience;(7)  work performed by an archaeologist, geoscientist, or other person conducting a stratigraphic or historical geological investigation for archaeological purposes;(8)  testifying or preparing and presenting an exhibit or document for the sole purpose of being placed in evidence before an administrative or judicial tribunal or hearing if the testimony, exhibit, or document does not imply that the person is licensed under this chapter;(9)  the evaluation by a state agency, as defined by Section 2001.003, Government Code, or by a hearing examiner of an exhibit or document offered or placed in evidence before an administrative tribunal;  or(10)  the determination of the suitability of a site for a specific on-site sewage disposal system by a person who has successfully completed site evaluation training approved by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and is:(A)  registered by the commission as:(i)  an installer, if the commission recognizes only one level of installer;  or(ii)  the highest level of installer recognized by the commission, if the commission recognizes more than one level of installer;(B)  a designated representative;  or(C)  a registered professional sanitarian.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 14A.004(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|