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TX HB2418

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Cody Harris

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Texas Board of Professional Engineers to waive the fundamentals of engineering examination for applicants who have at least 15 years of active engineering practice experience

  • Waiver applies regardless of whether the applicant has previously failed the fundamentals of engineering examination in Texas or another state

  • Applicants must meet additional conditions: submit a written waiver request with their application, meet educational requirements under Section 1001.302(a)(1), and the board must determine licensing poses no threat to public health, safety, or welfare

  • Maintains existing board authority to waive all or part of examination requirements for other applicants based on sufficient qualifications and public safety considerations

  • Applies only to applications filed on or after September 1, 2025; earlier applications remain subject to prior law

Legislative Description

Relating to the waiver of certain examination requirements for certain applicants for an engineering license.

Occupational Regulation

Last Action

Left pending in committee

4/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Licensing & Administrative Procedures3/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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