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TX SB681

Bill

Status

Passed

6/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bryan Hughes

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Changes engineering licenses and registrations from annual renewal to a minimum two-year term, with the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors required to adopt rules specifying the exact renewal period

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

  • Business entity registrations for engineering firms will now follow the same term length as individual licenses rather than expiring on the first anniversary of issuance

  • Passed the Senate 30-0 on April 10, 2025, and the House 144-0 on May 22, 2025

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025, with the board required to adopt implementing rules as soon as practicable after that date

Legislative Description

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

Occupational Regulation

Last Action

Effective on 9/1/25

6/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Licensing & Administrative Procedures4/17/2025
Business & Commerce2/3/2025

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