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Title 22 - Part 6 - TEXAS BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS

Chapter 131 - ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION

Subchapter A - SCOPE AND DEFINITIONS

131.1 - Purpose and Duties
131.2 - Definitions

Subchapter B - ADMINISTRATION AND THE BOARD

131.3 - Headquarters of the Board
131.5 - Board Seal
131.7 - Organization of the Board
131.9 - Officers of the Board
131.11 - Board Member Responsibilities and Duties
131.13 - Vacancies in the Board
131.15 - Committees

Subchapter C - BOARD STAFF

131.31 - Executive Director
131.35 - Employee Training
131.37 - State Contract Guidelines

Subchapter D - MEETINGS

131.41 - Meetings
131.43 - Public Participation
131.45 - Regular Board Meetings
131.47 - Special Board Meetings
131.51 - Order of Business
131.53 - Minutes
131.61 - Financial
131.63 - Self-Directed Semi-Independent Agency

Subchapter E - COOPERATIVE AFFILIATIONS

131.71 - National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying
131.73 - Memoranda of Understanding

Subchapter G - ADMINISTRATION

131.83 - Requests for Information
131.85 - Board Rules Procedures
131.87 - Negotiated Rule Making Procedures

Subchapter H - ENGINEERING ADVISORY OPINIONS

131.101 - Subject of an Advisory Opinion
131.103 - Request for an Advisory Opinion
131.105 - Board Initiated Opinion
131.107 - Receipt, Review, and Processing of a Request
131.109 - Compilation of Advisory Opinions
131.111 - Time Period
131.113 - Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution

Chapter 133 - LICENSING FOR ENGINEERS

Subchapter A - ENGINEER-IN-TRAINING

133.1 - Engineer-in-Training Designation
133.3 - Engineer-in-Training Application and Certification

Subchapter B - PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER LICENSES

133.11 - Types of Licenses
133.13 - Branches of Engineering

Subchapter C - PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER LICENSE APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

133.21 - Application for Standard License
133.23 - Applications from Former Standard License Holders
133.25 - Applications from Engineering Educators
133.26 - Applications for Texas Licensure by License Holders in Another Jurisdiction
133.27 - Application for Temporary License for Engineers Currently Licensed Outside the United States
133.29 - Application for Temporary License for Military Spouses Who Are Licensed or Registered in Another State

Subchapter D - EDUCATION

133.31 - Educational Requirements for Applicants
133.33 - Proof of Educational Qualifications--Non-Accredited/Non-Approved Programs
133.35 - Proof of Educational Qualifications--Accredited/Approved Programs
133.37 - English Translation

Subchapter E - EXPERIENCE

133.41 - Supplementary Experience Record
133.43 - Experience Evaluation

Subchapter F - REFERENCE DOCUMENTATION

133.51 - Reference Providers
133.53 - Reference Statements
133.55 - Reference Communication

Subchapter G - EXAMINATIONS

133.61 - Engineering Examinations Required for a License to Practice as a Professional Engineer
133.63 - Texas Engineering Professional Conduct and Ethics Examination
133.65 - Examination on the Fundamentals of Engineering
133.67 - Examination on the Principles and Practice of Engineering
133.69 - Waiver of Examinations
133.71 - Examination for Record Purposes
133.73 - Examination Results and Analysis
133.75 - Examination Irregularities

Subchapter H - REVIEW PROCESS OF APPLICATIONS AND LICENSE ISSUANCE

133.81 - Receipt of Applications
133.83 - Processing, Review, and Evaluation of Applications
133.85 - Additional Review of and Action on Applications
133.87 - Final Action on Applications
133.89 - Administratively Withdrawn Applications
133.91 - Reconsideration of Denied Applications or Requests for Examination Waivers
133.93 - Personal Interviews of Applicants
133.95 - Application Files
133.97 - Issuance of License
133.101 - Proposed Actions on Applications

Chapter 134 - LICENSING, REGISTRATION, AND CERTIFICATION FOR SURVEYORS

Subchapter A - SURVEYOR-IN-TRAINING

134.1 - Surveyor-In-Training Designation
134.3 - Surveyor-In-Training Application and Certification
134.5 - Surveyor-In-Training Experience Requirements

Subchapter B - PROFESSIONAL SURVEYOR REGISTRATION

134.11 - Types of Surveyor License and Registration

Subchapter C - LAND SURVEYOR APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

134.21 - Application for Standard Registration
134.23 - Application from Former Standard Registration Holders
134.25 - Application from Out-of-State Registration Holders
134.27 - Application for Licensed State Land Surveyor
134.29 - Application for Temporary License for Military Spouses Who Are Licensed or Registered in Another State

Subchapter D - EDUCATION

134.31 - Educational Requirements for Applicants
134.35 - Proof of Educational Qualifications-Accredited/Approved Programs
134.37 - English Translation

Subchapter E - EXPERIENCE

134.41 - Supplementary Experience Record
134.43 - Experience Evaluation

Subchapter F - REFERENCE DOCUMENTATION

134.51 - Reference Providers
134.53 - Reference Statements
134.55 - Reference Communication

Subchapter G - EXAMINATIONS

134.61 - Surveying Examinations Required for a Registration to Practice as a Professional Surveyor
134.65 - Examination on the Fundamentals of Surveying
134.67 - Examination on the Principles and Practice of Surveying
134.68 - Licensed State Land Surveyor Examination
134.69 - Waiver of Examinations
134.71 - Examination for Record Purposes
134.73 - Examination Results and Analysis
134.75 - Examination Irregularities

Subchapter H - REVIEW PROCESS OF APPLICATIONS AND REGISTRATION ISSUANCE

134.81 - Receipt of Applications
134.83 - Processing, Review, and Evaluation of Applications
134.85 - Additional Review of and Action on Applications
134.87 - Final Action on Applications
134.89 - Administratively Withdrawn Applications
134.91 - Reconsideration of Denied Applications
134.93 - Personal Interviews of Applicants
134.95 - Application Files
134.97 - Issuance of Registration
134.101 - Proposed Actions on Applications

Chapter 135 - ENGINEERING FIRM REGISTRATION

135.1 - Authority
135.3 - Application for a Certificate of Registration
135.5 - Renewal and Good Standing

Chapter 136 - SURVEYING FIRM REGISTRATION

136.1 - Authority
136.3 - Application for a Certificate of Registration
136.5 - Renewal and Good Standing

Chapter 137 - COMPLIANCE AND PROFESSIONALISM FOR ENGINEERS

Subchapter A - INDIVIDUAL AND ENGINEER COMPLIANCE

137.1 - License Holder Designations
137.3 - Other Use of Term "Engineer"
137.5 - License Holder Notification Requirements
137.7 - License Expiration and Renewal
137.9 - Renewal for Expired License
137.11 - Expiration and Licensed in Another Jurisdiction
137.12 - Suspended License
137.13 - Inactive Status
137.14 - Voluntary Surrender of License
137.15 - Replacement of Printed Licenses or Certificates
137.17 - Continuing Education

Subchapter B - SEALING REQUIREMENTS

137.31 - Seal Specifications
137.33 - Sealing Procedures
137.35 - Electronic Seals and Electronic Signatures
137.37 - Sealing Misconduct

Subchapter C - PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT AND ETHICS

137.51 - General Practice
137.53 - Engineer Standards of Compliance with Professional Services Procurement Act
137.55 - Engineers Shall Protect the Public
137.57 - Engineers Shall be Objective and Truthful
137.59 - Engineers' Actions Shall Be Competent
137.61 - Engineers Shall Maintain Confidentiality of Clients
137.63 - Engineers' Responsibility to the Profession
137.65 - Action in Another Jurisdiction

Subchapter D - FIRM AND GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY COMPLIANCE

137.71 - Firm Names
137.73 - Firm Record Modifications
137.75 - Registration Renewal and Expiration
137.77 - Firm Registration Compliance
137.79 - Standards for Compliance with Professional Services Procurement Act

Chapter 138 - COMPLIANCE AND PROFESSIONALISM FOR SURVEYORS

Subchapter A - INDIVIDUAL AND SURVEYOR COMPLIANCE

138.1 - Registration Holder Designations
138.5 - Registration and License Holder Notification Requirements
138.7 - License or Registration Expiration and Renewal
138.9 - Renewal for Expired License or Registration
138.11 - Expiration and Licensed or Registered in Another Jurisdiction
138.12 - Suspended License or Registration
138.13 - Inactive Status
138.14 - Voluntary Surrender of License or Registration
138.15 - Replacement of Printed Licenses or Certificates
138.17 - Continuing Education

Subchapter B - SEALING REQUIREMENTS

138.31 - Seal Specifications
138.33 - Sealing Procedures
138.35 - Electronic Seals and Electronic Signatures
138.37 - Sealing Misconduct

Subchapter C - PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT AND ETHICS

138.51 - General Practice
138.53 - Surveyor Standards of Compliance with Professional Services Procurement Act
138.55 - Surveyors Shall Protect the Public
138.57 - Surveyors Shall Be Objective and Truthful
138.59 - Surveyors' Actions Shall Be Competent
138.61 - Surveyors Shall Maintain Confidentiality of Clients
138.63 - Surveyors' Responsibility To The Profession
138.65 - Action in Another Jurisdiction

Subchapter D - FIRM AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY COMPLIANCE

138.73 - Firm Record Modifications
138.75 - Registration Renewal and Expiration
138.77 - Firm Registration Compliance
138.79 - Standards for Compliance with Professional Services Procurement Act

Subchapter E - PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL STANDARDS

138.81 - Introduction
138.83 - Precision and Accuracy
138.85 - Boundary Construction
138.87 - Monumentation
138.89 - Certification
138.91 - Survey Drawing/Written /Description/Report
138.93 - Subdivision Plat
138.95 - Descriptions Prepared for Political Subdivisions
138.97 - Easement Depiction

Chapter 139 - ENFORCEMENT

Subchapter A - ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY

139.1 - General

Subchapter B - COMPLAINT PROCESS AND PROCEDURES

139.11 - Complaints--General
139.13 - Filing a Complaint
139.15 - Processing a Complaint
139.17 - Investigating a Complaint
139.19 - Final Resolution of Complaint
139.21 - Reporting Complaint Status to the Board
139.23 - Technical Consultants

Subchapter C - ENFORCEMENT PROCEEDINGS

139.31 - Enforcement Actions for Violations of the Acts or Board Rules
139.33 - Informal Settlement Conferences
139.35 - Sanctions and Penalties - Engineering
139.37 - Sanctions and Penalties - Surveying

Subchapter D - SPECIAL DISCIPLINARY PROVISIONS FOR LICENSE HOLDERS

139.41 - License or Registration Holder with Renewable, Expired License or Registration
139.43 - License or Registration Holder with Criminal Convictions
139.45 - Restitution
139.47 - Probation
139.49 - License or Registration Suspension/Revocation Based on Status Review
139.51 - License or Registration Suspension Based on Delinquent Child Support

Subchapter E - HEARINGS

139.61 - Contested Case Hearings
139.63 - Extensions of Time

Chapter 140 - CRIMINAL HISTORY AND CONVICTIONS

Subchapter A - CRIMINAL HISTORY AND CONVICTIONS

140.1 - Criminal History and Convictions - Engineers
140.3 - Criminal History and Convictions - Surveyors