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2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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 F. Consumer Interest Information and Complaint Procedures › Section 1001.251. Consumer Interest Information

Sec. 1001.251.  CONSUMER INTEREST INFORMATION.  (a)  The board shall prepare information of consumer interest describing:
(1)  the regulatory functions of the board under this chapter and Chapter 1071; and
(2)  the procedures by which consumer complaints are filed with and resolved by the board.
(b)  The board shall make the information available to the public and appropriate state agencies.
(c)  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 form that a person may use to file a complaint with the board.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1168, Sec. 19, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1232 (H.B. 1523), Sec. 1.26, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 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 F. Consumer Interest Information and Complaint Procedures › Section 1001.253. Complaint Information

Sec. 1001.253.  COMPLAINT INFORMATION.  (a)  The board shall:
(1)  assign a number to each complaint filed with the board;  and
(2)  ensure that each phase of the processing of a complaint is appropriately documented.
(b)  The board shall maintain a file on each written complaint filed with the board.  The file must include:
(1)  the name of the person who filed the complaint;
(2)  the date the complaint is 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.
(c)  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.
(d)  The board, at least quarterly and until final disposition of the complaint, shall notify the parties to the complaint of the status of the complaint unless the notice would jeopardize an undercover investigation.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1168, Sec. 20, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
2023 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 F. Consumer Interest Information and Complaint Procedures › Section 1001.254. Statistical Analysis of Complaints

Sec. 1001.254.  STATISTICAL ANALYSIS OF COMPLAINTS.  (a)  The board shall develop and maintain a complaint tracking system to monitor the processing of complaints filed with the board.
(b)  The board shall include with the board's annual financial report under Section 2101.011, Government Code, a statistical analysis of the complaints filed with the board during the preceding year, including:
(1)  the number of complaints filed;
(2)  a categorization of complaints filed according to the basis of the complaint and the number of complaints in each category;
(3)  the number of complaints filed by board staff;
(4)  the number of complaints filed by persons other than board staff;
(5)  the average length of time required to resolve a complaint;
(6)  the number of complaints resolved and the manner in which they were resolved, including:
(A)  the number of complaints dismissed and the reasons for dismissal;  and
(B)  the number of complaints resulting in disciplinary action, the disciplinary action taken, and whether the disciplinary action taken was imposed by stipulation, agreed settlement, consent order, default, or order following a contested case hearing;  and
(7)  the number of complaints filed that are unresolved, the number of those complaints filed by board staff, the number of those complaints filed by persons other than board staff, and the average length of time that the unresolved complaints have been on file.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1168, Sec. 21, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
2023 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 F. Consumer Interest Information and Complaint Procedures › Section 1001.255. Public Participation

Sec. 1001.255.  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. 1168, Sec. 21, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
2023 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 F. -1. General License, Registration, and Certification Requirement › Section 1001.271. Definition

Sec. 1001.271.  DEFINITION.  In this subchapter, "license" means a license, certification, registration, or other authorization that is issued by the board under this chapter or Chapter 1071.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1232 (H.B. 1523), Sec. 1.28, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 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 F. -1. General License, Registration, and Certification Requirement › Section 1001.272. Criminal History Record Information Requirement for License Issuance

Sec. 1001.272.  CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD INFORMATION REQUIREMENT FOR LICENSE ISSUANCE.  (a)  This section applies only to an applicant for a license or registration as an engineer, licensed state land surveyor, or registered professional land surveyor.
(b)  The board shall require that an applicant for a license submit a complete and legible set of fingerprints, on a form prescribed by the board, to the board or to the Department of Public Safety for the purpose of obtaining criminal history record information from the Department of Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
(c)  The board may not issue a license to a person who does not comply with the requirement of Subsection (b).
(d)  The board shall conduct a criminal history check of each applicant for a license using information:
(1)  provided by the individual under this section; and
(2)  made available to the board by the Department of Public Safety, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and any other criminal justice agency under Chapter 411, Government Code.
(e)  The board may:
(1)  enter into an agreement with the Department of Public Safety to administer a criminal history check required under this section; and
(2)  authorize the Department of Public Safety to collect from each applicant the costs incurred by the Department of Public Safety in conducting the criminal history check.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 402 (S.B. 204), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2013.
Transferred, redesignated and amended from Occupations Code, Section 1001.3035 by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1232 (H.B. 1523), Sec. 1.29, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 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 F. -1. General License, Registration, and Certification Requirement › Section 1001.2721. Examination Development and Administration

Sec. 1001.2721.  EXAMINATION DEVELOPMENT AND ADMINISTRATION.  Notwithstanding any other law, the board may adopt, recognize, develop, or contract for an examination required by this chapter or Chapter 1071, including the administration of the examination.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1232 (H.B. 1523), Sec. 1.30, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 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 F. -1. General License, Registration, and Certification Requirement › Section 1001.273. Examination Results

Sec. 1001.273.  EXAMINATION RESULTS.  (a)  Not later than the 30th day after the date a person takes an examination under this chapter or Chapter 1071, the board shall notify the person of the results of the examination.
(a-1)  If the examination is graded or reviewed by a testing service:
(1)  the board shall notify the person of the results of the examination not later than the 14th day after the date the board receives the results from the testing service; and
(2)  if notice of the examination results will be delayed for longer than 90 days after the examination date, the board shall notify the person of the reason for the delay before the 90th day.
(b)  The board may require a testing service to notify a person of the results of the person's examination.
(c)  If requested in writing by a person who fails an examination administered under this chapter or Chapter 1071, the board shall furnish the person with an analysis of the person's performance on the examination.
(d)  Examination results reported under this section must include a numerical score and an indication of whether the person passed or failed the examination.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1168, Sec. 25, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 837 (H.B. 899), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2007.
Transferred, redesignated and amended from Occupations Code, Section 1001.306 by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1232 (H.B. 1523), Sec. 1.31, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 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 F. -1. General License, Registration, and Certification Requirement › Section 1001.274. Reexamination

Sec. 1001.274.  REEXAMINATION.  The board may permit reexamination of an applicant on payment of an appropriate reexamination fee in an amount set by the board.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003.
Transferred and redesignated from Occupations Code, Section 1001.307 by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1232 (H.B. 1523), Sec. 1.32, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 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 F. -1. General License, Registration, and Certification Requirement › Section 1001.275. Notice of License Expiration

Sec. 1001.275.  NOTICE OF LICENSE EXPIRATION.  Not later than the 30th day before the date a person's license is scheduled to expire, the board shall send written notice of the impending expiration to the person at the person's last known address according to the records of the board.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1168, Sec. 27, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Transferred and redesignated from Occupations Code, Section 1001.352 by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1232 (H.B. 1523), Sec. 1.32, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 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 F. -1. General License, Registration, and Certification Requirement › Section 1001.276. Procedure for Renewal

Sec. 1001.276.  PROCEDURE FOR RENEWAL.  (a)  A person who is otherwise eligible to renew a license may renew an unexpired license by paying the required renewal fee to the board before the expiration date of the license.  A person whose license has expired may not engage in activities that require a license until the license has been renewed.
(b)  A person whose license has been expired for 90 days or less may renew the license by paying to the board the required renewal fee and a late renewal fee.
(c)  A person whose license has been expired for more than 90 days but less than two years may renew the license by paying to the board the required renewal fee and a late renewal fee for each delinquent year or part of a year.
(d)  A person whose license has been expired for two years or more may not renew the license.  The person may obtain a new license by complying with the requirements and procedures, including the examination requirements, for obtaining an original license.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1168, Sec. 27, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 259 (H.B. 1817), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2005.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 448 (H.B. 7), Sec. 31(i), eff. September 1, 2015.
Transferred, redesignated and amended from Occupations Code, Section 1001.353 by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1232 (H.B. 1523), Sec. 1.33, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 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 F. -1. General License, Registration, and Certification Requirement › Section 1001.277. Criminal History Record Information Requirement for License Renewal

Sec. 1001.277.  CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD INFORMATION REQUIREMENT FOR LICENSE RENEWAL.  (a)  This section applies only to an applicant for renewal of a license or registration as an engineer, licensed state land surveyor, or registered professional land surveyor.
(b)  An applicant renewing a license shall submit a complete and legible set of fingerprints for purposes of performing a criminal history check of the applicant as provided by Section 1001.272.
(c)  The board may not renew the license of a person who does not comply with the requirement of Subsection (b).
(d)  A license holder is not required to submit fingerprints under this section for the renewal of the license if the license holder has previously submitted fingerprints under:
(1)  Section 1001.272 for the initial issuance of the license; or
(2)  this section as part of a prior license renewal.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 402 (S.B. 204), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2013.
Transferred, redesignated and amended from Occupations Code, Section 1001.3535 by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1232 (H.B. 1523), Sec. 1.33, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 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 F. -1. General License, Registration, and Certification Requirement › Section 1001.278. Renewal of Expired License by Out-of-State Practitioner

Sec. 1001.278.  RENEWAL OF EXPIRED LICENSE BY OUT-OF-STATE PRACTITIONER.  (a)  A person who was licensed in this state, moved to another state, and is currently licensed and has been in practice in the other state for the two years preceding the date of application may obtain a new license without reexamination.
(b)  The person must pay to the board a fee that is equal to two times the normally required renewal fee for the license.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1168, Sec. 28, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Transferred and redesignated from Occupations Code, Section 1001.354 by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1232 (H.B. 1523), Sec. 1.34, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 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 F. -1. General License, Registration, and Certification Requirement › Section 1001.279. Inactive Status

Sec. 1001.279.  INACTIVE STATUS.  (a)  An engineer or land surveyor may request inactive status at any time.  An engineer or land surveyor on inactive status may not practice engineering or land surveying, as applicable.
(b)  An engineer or land surveyor on inactive status must pay a fee in an amount and at times prescribed by the board.
(c)  An engineer or land surveyor on inactive status is not required to:
(1)  comply with the continuing education requirements adopted by the board under Section 1001.210 or 1071.305, as applicable; or
(2)  take an examination for reinstatement to active status.
(d)  To return to active status, an engineer or land surveyor on inactive status must:
(1)  file with the board a written notice requesting reinstatement to active status;
(2)  pay the fee for the renewal of the license; and
(3)  provide evidence satisfactory to the board that the person has complied with the continuing education requirements adopted by the board under Section 1001.210 or 1071.305, as applicable.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1168, Sec. 28, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 837 (H.B. 899), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2007.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 448 (H.B. 7), Sec. 31(j), eff. September 1, 2015.
Transferred, redesignated and amended from Occupations Code, Section 1001.355 by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1232 (H.B. 1523), Sec. 1.35, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 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 G. Engineering License Requirements › Section 1001.301. License Required

Sec. 1001.301.  LICENSE REQUIRED.  (a)  A person may not engage in the practice of engineering unless the person holds a license issued under this chapter.
(b)  Except as provided by Subsection (f), a person may not, unless the person holds a license issued under this chapter, directly or indirectly use or cause to be used as a professional, business, or commercial identification, title, name, representation, claim, asset, or means of advantage or benefit any of, or a variation or abbreviation of, the following terms:
(1)  "engineer";
(2)  "professional engineer";
(3)  "licensed engineer";
(4)  "registered engineer";
(5)  "registered professional engineer";
(6)  "licensed professional engineer";  or
(7)  "engineered."
(c)  Except as provided by Subsection (f), a person may not directly or indirectly use or cause to be used an abbreviation, word, symbol, slogan, or sign that tends or is likely to create an impression with the public that the person is qualified or authorized to engage in the practice of engineering unless the person holds a license and is practicing under this chapter.
(d)  A person may not receive any fee or compensation or the promise of any fee or compensation for engaging in the practice of engineering unless the person holds a license issued under this chapter.
(e)  A person, sole proprietorship, firm, partnership, association, or corporation that engages in or offers or attempts to engage in conduct described by this section is conclusively presumed to be engaged in the practice of engineering.
(f)  Notwithstanding the other provisions of this chapter, a regular employee of a business entity who is engaged in engineering activities but is exempt from the licensing requirements of this chapter under Sections 1001.057 or 1001.058 is not prohibited from using the term "engineer" on a business card, cover letter, or other form of correspondence that is made available to the public if the person does not:
(1)  offer to the public to perform engineering services;  or
(2)  use the title in any context outside the scope of the exemption in a manner that represents an ability or willingness to perform engineering services or make an engineering judgment requiring a licensed professional engineer.
(g)  Subsection (f) does not authorize a person to use a term listed in Subsections (b)(2)-(6) or a variation or abbreviation of one of those terms.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1168, Sec. 22, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
2023 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 G. Engineering License Requirements › Section 1001.302. License Eligibility Requirements

Sec. 1001.302.  LICENSE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS.  (a)  An applicant for a license under this chapter must submit evidence satisfactory to the board showing at least that the applicant has:
(1)  graduated from:
(A)  an engineering curriculum approved by the board as having satisfactory standing;  or
(B)  an engineering or related science curriculum at a recognized institution of higher education, other than a curriculum approved by the board under Paragraph (A);
(2)  passed the examination requirements prescribed by the board;  and
(3)  engaged in the active practice of engineering for at least:
(A)  four years, if the applicant graduated from a curriculum described by Subdivision (1)(A);  or
(B)  eight years, if the applicant graduated from a curriculum described by Subdivision (1)(B).
(b)  To satisfy the requirement of Subsection (a)(3), an applicant must submit a specific record showing engineering work of a character satisfactory to the board indicating that the applicant is competent to be placed in responsible charge of that work.
(c)  For purposes of determining an applicant's qualifications under Subsection (a)(3), the board may not consider as active practice in engineering work:
(1)  engineering teaching;
(2)  the mere execution, as a contractor, of work designed by an engineer;  or
(3)  the supervision, as a foreman or superintendent, of the construction of work designed by an engineer.
(d)  A person is not eligible to be licensed as an engineer unless the person is of good character and reputation.
(e)  A person who has the necessary license qualifications described by this chapter is eligible for the license regardless of whether the person is practicing at the time the person applies for the license.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 14A.003(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
2023 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 G. Engineering License Requirements › Section 1001.303. Application for License

Sec. 1001.303.  APPLICATION FOR LICENSE.  (a)  An applicant for a license under this chapter must submit an application on a form prescribed and provided by the board.
(b)  The application must contain:
(1)  personal information about the applicant, as required by board rule;
(2)  a description of the applicant's education;
(3)  a detailed summary of the applicant's actual engineering work;
(4)  a description of any engineering license or registration previously issued to the applicant and any denial, revocation, or suspension of an engineering license or registration held by the applicant;
(5)  a description of any criminal offense of which the applicant has been convicted;  and
(6)  at least three references from engineers having personal knowledge of the applicant's character, reputation, general suitability for a license, and engineering experience.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1168, Sec. 23, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
2023 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 G. Engineering License Requirements › Section 1001.304. Examination

Sec. 1001.304.  EXAMINATION.  (a)  The board shall administer examinations to determine the qualifications of applicants for a license.
(b)  The board shall prescribe the scope of the examination and the methods of procedure with special reference to an applicant's ability to design and supervise engineering works to ensure the safety of life, health, and property.
(c)  On payment of the examination fee, the board shall administer an oral or written examination to a qualified applicant at a time and place determined by the board.
(d)  The board by rule shall ensure that the examination is administered to applicants with disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Section 12101 et seq.), and its subsequent amendments.
(e)  The board shall:
(1)  adopt policies and guidelines detailing the procedures for the examination process, including examination admission, examination administration, and national examination requirements; and
(2)  post on the board's Internet website the policies that reference the examination procedures of the board or, if applicable, the national organization selected by the board to administer an examination.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1168, Sec. 24, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 402 (S.B. 204), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 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 G. Engineering License Requirements › Section 1001.305. Waiver of Examination Requirement

Sec. 1001.305.  WAIVER OF EXAMINATION REQUIREMENT.  The board by rule may waive all or part of the examination requirement for an applicant for the issuance or reissuance of a license under this chapter.  The board may not waive the requirement unless the board first determines that:
(1)  the applicant possesses sufficient qualifications to justify the waiver; and
(2)  issuing or reissuing the license to the applicant does not pose a threat to the public health, safety, or welfare.
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. 1.37, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 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 G. Engineering License Requirements › Section 1001.308. Issuance of License

Sec. 1001.308.  ISSUANCE OF LICENSE.  (a)  On payment of the license fee, the board shall issue a license authorizing the practice of engineering to an applicant who, in the board's opinion, has met all the requirements of this subchapter.
(b)  A license shall:
(1)  show the full name of the license holder;
(2)  have a serial number;  and
(3)  be signed by the presiding officer and the secretary of the board under the board's seal.
(c)  A license is evidence that the person named on the license is entitled to all rights and privileges of an engineer.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003.
2023 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 G. Engineering License Requirements › Section 1001.309. Certification or Enrollment of Engineers-in-Training

Sec. 1001.309.  CERTIFICATION OR ENROLLMENT OF ENGINEERS-IN-TRAINING.  (a)   The board shall certify or enroll as an engineer-in-training an applicant who meets the requirements of Subsection (b) if the applicant is otherwise qualified.
(b)  The board shall consider as minimum evidence that an applicant is qualified for certification or enrollment as an engineer-in-training if the applicant:
(1)  complies with the education and character requirements of Section 1001.302; and
(2)  has passed the board's examination in the fundamentals of engineering.
(c)  The fee for an engineer-in-training certificate or enrollment must accompany the application.
(d)  The certification or enrollment of an engineer-in-training is valid for eight years.
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. 4, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 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 G. Engineering License Requirements › Section 1001.310. Temporary or Provisional License

Sec. 1001.310.  TEMPORARY OR PROVISIONAL LICENSE.  (a)  The board by rule may adopt standards and procedures for issuing a temporary or provisional license under this chapter.
(b)  The board may issue a provisional license to an applicant currently licensed in another jurisdiction who seeks a license in this state and who:
(1)  has been licensed in good standing as an engineer for at least two years in another jurisdiction, including a foreign country, that has licensing requirements substantially equivalent to the requirements of this chapter;
(2)  has passed a national or other examination recognized by the board relating to the practice of engineering;  and
(3)  is sponsored by a person licensed by the board under this chapter with whom the provisional license holder will practice during the time the person holds a provisional license.
(c)  The board may waive the requirement of Subsection (b)(3) for an applicant if the board determines that compliance with that subsection would be a hardship to the applicant.
(d)  A provisional license is valid until the date the board approves or denies the provisional license holder's application for a license.  The board shall issue a license under this chapter to the provisional license holder if:
(1)  the provisional license holder is eligible to be licensed under Section 1001.311(b);  or
(2)  the provisional license holder meets the following requirements:
(A)  the provisional license holder passes an examination that tests the provisional license holder's knowledge and understanding of the laws and rules relating to the practice of engineering in this state;
(B)  the board verifies that the provisional license holder meets the academic and experience requirements for a license under this chapter;  and
(C)  the provisional license holder satisfies any other licensing requirements under this chapter.
(e)  The board must approve or deny a provisional license holder's application for a license not later than the 180th day after the date the provisional license is issued.  The board may extend the 180-day period if the results of an examination have not been received by the board before the end of that period.
(f)  The board may establish a fee for provisional licenses in an amount reasonable and necessary to cover the cost of issuing the license.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1168, Sec. 25, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
2023 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 G. Engineering License Requirements › Section 1001.311. Application by Nonresident

Sec. 1001.311.  APPLICATION BY NONRESIDENT.  (a)  A person who holds a license or certificate of registration issued by another state or a foreign country may apply under this chapter for a license in this state.
(b)  The board may waive any prerequisite to obtaining a license under this chapter for an applicant after reviewing the applicant's credentials and determining that the applicant holds a license issued by another jurisdiction that has licensing requirements substantially equivalent to those of this state.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1168, Sec. 25, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1232 (H.B. 1523), Sec. 1.38, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 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 G. Engineering License Requirements › Section 1001.312. Replacement License

Sec. 1001.312.  REPLACEMENT LICENSE.  The board, subject to board rules, may issue a new license to replace a license issued under this chapter that is lost, destroyed, or mutilated.
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. 1.39, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 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 H. Engineering License Renewal › Section 1001.351. Annual Renewal Required

Sec. 1001.351.  ANNUAL RENEWAL REQUIRED.  (a)  The board shall provide for the annual renewal of a license or registration issued under this chapter.
(b)  The board by rule may adopt a system under which licenses and registrations expire on various dates during the year.  For the year in which the license or registration expiration date is changed, the board shall prorate license or registration fees on a monthly basis so that each license or registration holder pays only that portion of the license or registration fee that is allocable to the number of months during which the license or registration is valid.  On renewal of the license or registration on the new expiration date, the total license or registration renewal fee is payable.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1168, Sec. 26, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
2023 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 I. Practice of Engineering › Section 1001.401. Use of Seal

Sec. 1001.401.  USE OF SEAL.  (a)  On receiving a license, a license holder shall obtain a seal in a design authorized by the board, showing the license holder's name and the legend "Licensed Professional Engineer" or "Registered Professional Engineer."
(b)  A plan, specification, plat, or report issued by a license holder for a project to be constructed or used in this state must include the license holder's seal placed on the document.  A license holder is not required to use a seal required by this section if the project is to be constructed or used in another state or country.
(c)  A person may not place a seal on a document if the license of the license holder named on the seal has expired or has been suspended or revoked.
(d)  A license holder is not required to use a seal under this section for a project for which the license holder is not required to hold a license under an exemption provided by Subchapter B.
(e)  A license holder shall not be required to provide or hold any additional certification, other than a license issued under this chapter, to seal an engineering plan, specification, plat, or report.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 259 (H.B. 1817), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2005.
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 837 (H.B. 899), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2007.
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1142 (H.B. 2649), Sec. 3, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 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 I. Practice of Engineering › Section 1001.402. Enforcement by Certain Public Officials

Sec. 1001.402.  ENFORCEMENT BY CERTAIN PUBLIC OFFICIALS.  A public official of the state or of a political subdivision of the state who is responsible for enforcing laws that affect the practice of engineering may accept a plan, specification, or other related document only if the plan, specification, or other document was prepared by an engineer, as evidenced by the engineer's seal.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003.