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TX HB2827

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Dennis Paul

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Changes engineering license and registration terms from annual renewal to a minimum of two years, with the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors required to adopt rules specifying the exact term length

  • Applies the same minimum two-year term requirement to land surveying certificates of registration and licenses, eliminating the previous option for one-year terms

  • Requires business entity registrations for engineering firms to follow the same term length established by board rules, rather than expiring on the first anniversary of issuance

  • Directs the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors to adopt implementing rules as soon as practicable after the effective date

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the term and renewal of an engineering or land surveying license or registration.

Occupational Regulation

Last Action

Placed on General State Calendar

5/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Licensing & Administrative Procedures3/19/2025

Full Bill Text

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