Please send all general
correspondence, payments and applications to:
Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
1917 S. Interstate 35
Austin, TX 78741-3702
Two handicap access parking spots are available in the rear of the TBPELS facility. One spot is van accessible. A wheelchair ramp is available. Signs will direct the user to the parking area. If you need assistance, call 512-440-7723.
Licensing Questions?
For specific questions regarding any of the following issues:
PE, RPLS, LSLS, EIT or SIT License Application or Renewal, Firm Application or Renewal,
CEP or Inactive Status Questions, please call
512-440-7723.
After hours
or if all representatives are busy, the call will be routed to the receptionist
or agency voice mail. Licensing emails can be sent directly to: licensing@pels.texas.gov
Online Application or Payment System Questions?
ECHO is the online payment and contact management system for engineers. Currently, the system is for engineer and engineering firms but will be modified soon to accommodate surveyors and surveying firms. The current online system for land surveyors is maintained by another state agency and will be replaced next year. If you have any questions regarding using ECHO or applying online for a PE, EIT or an engineering firm, please email
echohelp@pels.texas.gov
Open Records (Public Information Act) Questions
Please refer to our Public Information Act Webpage for specific information or contact our division at:
Postal Mail: Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
Attn: Open Records Division
1917 S Interstate 35, Austin, Texas 78741
Email: openrecords@pels.texas.gov
(the subject line must say "Attention: Open Records Officer" or our spam filter may catch your email)
Fax: (512) 440-0417, Attention: Open Records Officer
In person: 1917 S. Interstate 35, Austin, Texas 78741
Outreach - Ethics, Licensure, and Beyond
TBPELS staff provides outreach presentations all over the state on topics such as ethics (meets yearly continuing education requirements), updates on Board activities, and How to Get Licensed. If you are interested, please contact outreach coordinator to make your request at outreach@pels.texas.gov
Fax Numbers:
Executive Division - 512-440-0417
Licensing, Renewals, and Exam Department - 512-442-1414
Financial Services and IT Department - 512-440-2934
Enforcement and Compliance Assistance - 512-440-5715
Email Question
For all general agency email, send messages to: info@pels.texas.gov
Specific Staff Members and Board Members
Refer to the following pages:
Staff Contact Information