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Proposed amendments to 22 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 131

The Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (Board) proposes amendments to 22 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 131, regarding the licensing of professional engineers, and specifically §131.2, relating to Definitions. For more information Click Here.

Proposed amendments to 22 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 133

The Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (Board) proposes amendments to 22 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 133, regarding the licensing of professional engineers. The proposed amendments are specifically to §133.31, relating to Educational Requirements for Applicants, §133.43, relating to Experience Evaluations, §133.53, relating to Reference Statements, §133.67, relating to Examinations on the Principles and Practice of Engineering, and §133.69, relating to Waiver of Examinations, regarding the licensing of professional engineers. For more information Click Here.

Proposed amendments to 22 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 134

The Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (Board) proposes amendments to 22 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 134, regarding the licensing, registration, and certification for surveyors. The proposed amendments are specifically to §134.25, relating to Applications from Out-Of-State Registration Holders, §134.43, relating to Experience Evaluations, §134.53, relating to Reference Statements, §134.67, relating to Examinations on the Principles and Practice of Surveying, and §134.68, relating to Licensed State Land Surveyor Examination, regarding the licensing, registration, and certification for surveyors. For more information Click Here.

SIT & RPLS Educational Requirements Proposed Amendments

The Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors proposes amendments to 22 Texas Administrative Code §134.31, relating to the Educational Requirements for Applicants for surveyors-in-training and registered professional land surveyors. For more information Click Here.

Front Lobby Construction

The front lobby of our building will be under construction and inaccessible from May 1st through July 31st. The building is still accessible via the rear entrance, which is indicated with signage. During this construction period, if possible, we highly recommend contacting us via email (info@pels.texas.gov) in lieu of physically coming to the building.

Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Texas Board Of Professional Engineers And Land Surveyors

Greg Abbott has appointed Robert Moreno and reappointed Ademola “Peter” Adejokun and Kiran Shah to the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors for terms set to expire on September 26, 2029.

Texas Surveying Exam Change a Success

On October 13, 2023, the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (TBPELS) administered the first Texas Specific Surveying Exam (TSSE) to professional land surveyor applicants. This exam is the culmination of several years of research, data collection and analysis, and exam development. Finalizing and administering the TSSE is the final step in a historic change to the surveying registration process in Texas. Click here to read more.