Part 6. TEXAS BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS
Subchapter F. REFERENCE DOCUMENTATION
The Texas Board of Professional Engineers adopts an amendment to §133.51, relating to Reference Providers, without changes to the proposed text as published in the March 2, 2007, issue of the Texas Register (32 TexReg 1017) and will not be republished.
The adopted rule amendment adds language to differentiate between reference statements and reference providers.
One public comment in favor of the rule amendment was received regarding the Board's adoption of the amended section.
The amendment is adopted pursuant to the Texas Engineering Practice Act, Occupations Code §1001.202, which authorizes the board to make and enforce all rules and regulations and bylaws consistent with the Act as necessary for the performance of its duties, the governance of its own, proceedings, and the regulation of the practice of engineering in this state.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on May 15, 2007.
TRD-200701888
Dale Beebe Farrow, P.E.
Executive Director
Texas Board of Professional Engineers
Effective date: June 4, 2007
Proposal publication date: March 2, 2007
For further information, please call: (512) 440-7723
The Texas Board of Professional Engineers adopts an amendment to §133.69, relating to Waivers of Examinations, without changes to the proposed text as published in the March 2, 2007, issue of the Texas Register (32 TexReg 1020) and will not be republished.
The adopted rule amendment adds language to clarify the requirements for a waiver of the Principles and Practice of Engineering examination. Applicants who are currently licensed in another U.S. state or territory will receive a standard license, while those who are currently licensed in Canada or Mexico and are applying via NAFTA must meet all requirements outlined in §133.11 and will receive a temporary license.
Two public comments were received regarding the Board's adoption of the amended section: one was in favor of the amendment and one expressed the need for stricter requirements for NAFTA applicants. The second comment was noted but not related to the content of the rule amendment.
The amendment is adopted pursuant to the Texas Engineering Practice Act, Occupations Code §1001.202, which authorizes the board to make and enforce all rules and regulations and bylaws consistent with the Act as necessary for the performance of its duties, the governance of its own, proceedings, and the regulation of the practice of engineering in this state.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on May 15, 2007.
TRD-200701889
Dale Beebe Farrow, P.E.
Executive Director
Texas Board of Professional Engineers
Effective date: June 4, 2007
Proposal publication date: March 2, 2007
For further information, please call: (512) 440-7723
Subchapter C. PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT AND ETHICS
The Texas Board of Professional Engineers adopts an amendment to §137.53, relating to the Professional Services Procurement Act (PSPA), without changes to the proposed text as published in the April 6, 2007, issue of the Texas Register (32 TexReg 1989) and will not be republished.
The adopted rule amendment changes the section title used in the Board rules to Professional Services Procurement Act.
No comments were received regarding the Board's adoption of the amended section.
The amendment is adopted pursuant to the Texas Engineering Practice Act, Occupations Code §1001.202, which authorizes the board to make and enforce all rules and regulations and bylaws consistent with the Act as necessary for the performance of its duties, the governance of its own, proceedings, and the regulation of the practice of engineering in this state.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on May 15, 2007.
TRD-200701890
Dale Beebe Farrow, P.E.
Executive Director
Texas Board of Professional Engineers
Effective date: June 4, 2007
Proposal publication date: April 6, 2007
For further information, please call: (512) 440-7723