HB 1787 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to the method used to select engineers and general contractors for certain state highway construction projects.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Highways | Purchasing--State | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2024 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.Sponsor: King, Phil
Relating to statutes of limitation and repose for certain claims arising out of residential construction.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | INTERIOR DESIGNERS | LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS | Property Interests--Real Property | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
HB 3156 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leach, JeffSponsor: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to liability of engineers and certain business entities performing construction monitoring and inspection services for the Texas Department of Transportation.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/23
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Highways | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 3989 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raney, JohnSponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the adoption of a policy on the preclusion of private design professionals from contracting with the Texas Department of Transportation.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/23
| ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Purchasing--General | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 4120 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the inspection of the location of a proposed Class I injection well.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GEOSCIENCES, GEOLOGISTS & GEOPHYSICISTS | INJECTION WELLS | PERMITS
SB 939 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to statutes of limitation and repose for certain claims arising out of residential construction.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | INTERIOR DESIGNERS | LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS | Property Interests--Real Property | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
SB 1828 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the procurement by local governments of energy savings performance contracts for certain conservation measures; creating criminal offenses; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | City Government--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Education--School Districts | Energy--Conservation | Energy--General | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Political Subdivisions | PUBLIC NOTICE | Purchasing--Local | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXPERIMENT STATION | Utilities--General | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
SB 2504 88-0 (2023)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the method used to select engineers and general contractors for certain state highway construction projects.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Highways | Purchasing--State | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1418 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to civil liability and responsibility for the consequences of defects in the plans, specifications, or related documents for the construction or repair of an improvement to real property.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Oil & Gas | Property Interests--Real Property | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2116 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.Sponsor: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to certain agreements by architects and engineers in or in connection with certain construction contracts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING
HB 2842 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to the use of certain titles by a structural engineer.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, TEXAS BOARD OF
SB 219 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to civil liability and responsibility for the consequences of defects in the plans, specifications, or related documents for the construction or repair of an improvement to real property or of a road or highway.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACTS | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Oil & Gas | Property Interests--Real Property | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Telecommunications | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 1770 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the use of certain titles by a structural engineer.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, TEXAS BOARD OF
HB 1211 86-0 (2019)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the acquisition of, and the construction of improvements to, real property.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Placed on intent calendar
| ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONDEMNATION | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1523 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, PonchoSponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the continuation of the regulation of land surveyors and the transfer of the regulation to the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, following the recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; changing fees.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | Governor | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS & LAND SURVEYORS, TEXAS BOARD OF | PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, TEXAS BOARD OF | SENATE, TEXAS | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset--Commission Bills | SURVEYORS
HB 1737 86-0 (2019)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Relating to statutes of limitation and repose for certain claims involving the construction or repair of an improvement to real property or equipment attached to real property.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | INTERIOR DESIGNERS | LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS | Property Interests--Real Property | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
HB 2512 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to certain images captured by an unmanned aircraft.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aeronautics | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2579 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Transportation to use the construction manager-at-risk project delivery method for state highway improvement projects.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Highways | Purchasing--State | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 215 86-0 (2019)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the authority of a district engineer for the Texas Department of Transportation to temporarily lower speed limits.
Senate: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Highways | SIGNS | SPEED LIMITS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 300 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, BorrisSponsor: Thompson, Ed
Relating to indefinite quantity contracts for the provision of certain services to declared disaster areas following a natural disaster.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/19
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | Purchasing--State | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 617 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to the continuation of the regulation of land surveyors and the transfer of the regulation to the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, following the recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; changing fees.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | Governor | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS & LAND SURVEYORS, TEXAS BOARD OF | PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, TEXAS BOARD OF | SENATE, TEXAS | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset--Commission Bills | SURVEYORS
SB 771 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to certain agreements by architects an engineers in or in connection with certain construction contracts.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING
HB 3021 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phelan, Dade | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to indemnification and duties of engineers and architects under certain governmental contracts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Purchasing--State
HB 3110 85-0 (2017)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to certain agreements by architects and engineers in or in connection with certain construction contracts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING
SB 1327 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the authority of a district engineer for the Texas Department of Transportation to temporarily lower speed limits.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Highways | SPEED LIMITS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1953 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to indemnification and duties of engineers and architects under certain governmental contracts.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Purchasing--State
HB 696 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to the operation of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association; affecting surcharges.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| ARANSAS COUNTY | BRAZORIA COUNTY | CALHOUN COUNTY | CAMERON COUNTY | CHAMBERS COUNTY | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Financial--General | GALVESTON COUNTY | Governor | HARRIS COUNTY | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Fire, Allied Lines & Home | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | JEFFERSON COUNTY | KENEDY COUNTY | KLEBERG COUNTY | MATAGORDA COUNTY | NUECES COUNTY | REFUGIO COUNTY | SAN PATRICIO COUNTY | WILLACY COUNTY | WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
HB 1088 84-0 (2015)
Author: Márquez, Marisa | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Technical Center for Innovative Desalination at The University of Texas at El Paso in partnership with The University of Texas at San Antonio.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| DESALINATION | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO | Water--General
HB 1757 84-0 (2015)
Author: Paul, Dennis
Relating to liability of an engineer conducting a Texas Windstorm Insurance Association inspection.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
HB 2049 84-0 (2015)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to indemnification and duties of engineers and architects under certain governmental contracts.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
| ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Purchasing--Local | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2167 84-0 (2015)
Author: Smith, WayneSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to certain images captured by an unmanned aircraft.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
| Aeronautics | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Electronic Information Systems | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Law Enforcement | SURVEYORS
HB 2439 84-0 (2015)
Author: Smith, WayneSponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to inspections and other activities conducted by engineers in connection with the issuance of certain windstorm and hail insurance; authorizing a fee.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
| ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE
HB 3469 84-0 (2015)
Author: Paul, Dennis
Relating to the certification of structural engineers; providing for a fee.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, TEXAS BOARD OF
HB 3688 84-0 (2015)
Author: Frank, James
Relating to the process for the selection of construction managers-at-risk used by governmental entities.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
| ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | City Government--General | County Government--General | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Political Subdivisions | Purchasing--Local
SB 799 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to indemnification and duties of engineers and architects under certain governmental contracts.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Purchasing--Local
HB 1778 83-0 (2013)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to abolishing the regulation of the practice of interior design.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | ARCHITECTURAL EXAMINERS, BOARD OF | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | INTERIOR DESIGNERS | LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, TEXAS BOARD OF
HB 1977 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kuempel, John | et. al.
Relating to construction manager-agents and managers-at-risk used by governmental entities.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Left pending in committee
| ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | City Government--General | Corporations & Associations | County Government--General | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Political Subdivisions
HB 2429 83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the certification of structural engineers; providing for a fee.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, TEXAS BOARD OF
SB 1081 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the certification of structural engineers; providing for a fee.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, TEXAS BOARD OF
HB 1465 82-0 (2011)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the abolition of the Joint Advisory Committee on the Practice of Engineering and Architecture.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2067 82-0 (2011)
Author: Callegari, BillSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the regulation of the practice of engineering by individuals engaged in the evaluation of oil and gas resources.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Oil & Gas
HB 2284 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hardcastle, RickSponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the practice of architecture and engineering.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
| ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2543 82-0 (2011)
Author: Smith, Wayne
Relating to the licensing and regulation of architecture, engineering, landscape architecture, and land surveying by the Texas Board of Professional Services, the deregulation of interior design, and the abolition of the Texas Board of Professional Engineers, the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners, and the Texas Board of Professional Land Surveyors.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | ARCHITECTURAL EXAMINERS, BOARD OF | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | INTERIOR DESIGNERS | LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, TEXAS BOARD OF | PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYING, TEXAS BOARD OF | PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, TEXAS BOARD OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | SURVEYORS
HB 3676 82-0 (2011)
Author: Brown, Fred
Relating to procuring contracts for certain professional services by a governmental entity.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Referred to Government Efficiency & Reform
| ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SURVEYORS
SB 1828 82-0 (2011)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the regulation of structural engineers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2425 81-0 (2009)
Author: Morrison, GeanieSponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to engineering recruitment programs at public or private institutions of higher education and to certain degree programs at public junior colleges.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 2649 81-0 (2009)
Author: Smith, Wayne | et. al.Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the regulation and practice of engineering.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1249 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the creation of a pilot program to improve curricula alignment between junior colleges and general academic teaching institutions for engineering degree programs.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Meeting cancelled
| EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 2141 81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the statute of repose for engineers and architects.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
| ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING
SB 2377 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to engineering and design contracts for the Texas Department of Transportation.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Purchasing--State | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 2414 81-0 (2009)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the regulation and practice of engineering.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 899 80-0 (2007)
Author: Smith, WayneSponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the operation and functions of the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and the regulation of the practice of engineering.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/07
| ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, TEXAS BOARD OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1372 80-0 (2007)
Author: Smith, WayneSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to retention of certain engineering computations made regarding residential structures located in first tier coastal counties.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Insurance--Property & Casualty | PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, TEXAS BOARD OF
HB 1963 80-0 (2007)
Author: Solomons, Burt
Relating to rules and policies adopted by state agencies regarding engineering or architectural errors or omissions.
House: Government Reform
Left pending in committee
| ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2357 80-0 (2007)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Relating to the requirement that a licensed engineer be involved in the construction of certain public works by a political subdivision of this state.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
| County Government--Roads | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Highways | Political Subdivisions
HB 2978 80-0 (2007)
Author: Morrison, Geanie | et. al.Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to engineering recruitment programs established by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING
HB 3556 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ortiz, Jr., Solomon | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a school of engineering at Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--CORPUS CHRISTI
SB 177 80-0 (2007)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the liability of licensed professional engineers for damages arising from certain services provided during an emergency.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING
SB 320 80-0 (2007)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the operation and functions of the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and the regulation of the practice of engineering.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, TEXAS BOARD OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 924 80-0 (2007)
Author: Brimer, KimSponsor: Solomons, Burt
Relating to rules and policies adopted by state agencies regarding engineering or architectural errors or omissions.
House: Government Reform Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/07
| ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1150 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the establishment of a school of engineering at Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi.
Senate: Education
Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendments
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--CORPUS CHRISTI
SCR 85 80-0 (2007)
Author: Brimer, KimSponsor: Solomons, Burt
Recalling S.B. No. 924 from the governor for further consideration.
Signed by the Governor
| ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Purchasing--State | Resolutions--Recall | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1817 79-0 (2005)
Author: Driver, JoeSponsor: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the regulation of the practice of engineering.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05
| ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, TEXAS BOARD OF
HB 2128 79-0 (2005)
Author: Nixon, Joe
Relating to exempting sole proprietorships and certain firms that practice engineering from registration.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, TEXAS BOARD OF
HB 2673 79-0 (2005)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the creation of an alternative procurement procedure for architectural, engineering, or land surveying services by certain governmental entities.
House: Government Reform
Left pending in committee
| ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS | Purchasing--State
HB 153 78-0 (2003)
Author: Woolley, Beverly
Relating to the amount of the fee for the registration of an engineering firm.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
| ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 986 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ritter, Allan | et. al.
Relating to insurance coverage provided through the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Insurance--Fire, Allied Lines & Home | Insurance--Property & Casualty | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
HB 1789 78-0 (2003)
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and to the regulation of the practice of engineering.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Laid on the table subject to call
| ARCHITECTURAL EXAMINERS, BOARD OF | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, TEXAS BOARD OF | Sunset Bills
HB 2081 78-0 (2003)
Author: McReynolds, JimSponsor: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to an exemption from The Texas Engineering Practice Act for certain public works.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| BRIDGES & CAUSEWAYS | County Government--General | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | TEXAS ENGINEERING PRACTICE ACT
HB 2410 78-0 (2003)
Author: Solomons, Burt
Relating to the regulation of the practice of professional engineering.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, TEXAS BOARD OF
HB 3396 78-0 (2003)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to the requirement of architects and engineers to carry errors and omissions insurance.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
| ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Insurance--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 277 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Chisum, Warren | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and to the regulation of the practice of engineering.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/03
| ARCHITECTURAL EXAMINERS, BOARD OF | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, TEXAS BOARD OF | Sunset Bills
SB 648 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the regulation of the practice of professional engineering.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Government Organization
Meeting cancelled
| Aeronautics | CONTINUING EDUCATION | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, TEXAS BOARD OF
HB 2034 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bosse, Fred
Relating to indemnification provisions concerning registered architects and registered engineers in certain construction contracts.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
| ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING
HB 3077 77-0 (2001)
Author: Nixon, Joe
Relating to exempting sole proprietorships from the registration fee for engineering firms.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
| ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3111 77-0 (2001)
Author: Zbranek, ZebSponsor: Bernsen, David
Relating to occupational licenses and registrations issued by the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
See remarks for effective date
| ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Environment--Solid Waste | LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS | NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STORAGE TANKS | Water--General
HB 3372 77-0 (2001)
Author: Nixon, Joe
Relating to the registration of sole proprietorships and certain firms that practice engineering.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
| Business & Commerce--General | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING
SB 561 77-0 (2001)
Author: Sibley, DavidSponsor: Bosse, Fred
Relating to indemnification provisions concerning registered architects and licensed engineers in certain construction contracts.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
| ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING
SB 697 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to the regulation of the practice of professional engineering.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Vetoed by the Governor
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, TEXAS BOARD OF
SB 1451 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to the registration of sole proprietorships and certain firms that practice engineering.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Business & Commerce--General | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING
SB 1519 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to engineering personnel of the Texas Department of Transportation.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | State Employees | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 1718 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bernsen, David
Relating to occupational licenses and registrations issued by the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission.
Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report printed and distributed
| ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Environment--Solid Waste | LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS | NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STORAGE TANKS | Water--General
HB 745 76-0 (1999)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the exemption of certain persons from the requirement to be licensed as an engineer.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 939 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hunter, Bob
Relating to the filing of reports with the secretary of state regarding persons licensed by the state.
House: Human Services
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
| ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PSYCHOLOGISTS | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1544 76-0 (1999)
Author: Haggerty, PatSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to registration of engineering firms, to certain exemptions from licensure as an engineer, and to the publication by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers of a roster of engineers and engineering firms.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/99
| ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2300 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hunter, BobSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the publication by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers of a roster of engineers.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
| ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, TEXAS BOARD OF
HB 2880 76-0 (1999)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to the use of the title "professional engineer" by a professional recording engineer.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 234 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Hunter, Bob
Relating to the filing of reports with the secretary of state regarding persons licensed by the state.
House: Human Services Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/99
| ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PSYCHOLOGISTS | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1898 76-0 (1999)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to registration of engineering firms and to the publication by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers of a roster of engineers and engineering firms.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, TEXAS BOARD OF
HB 102 70-0 (1987)
Author: Delco, WilhelminaSponsor: Edwards, Chet
Relating to the recruitment of women and ethnic minorities into programs of engineering and applied science at institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
| COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Human Relations | Science & Technology | Women
HB 1385 70-0 (1987)
Author: Rodriguez, Ciro
Relating to the recruitment of women and ethnic minorities into programs of engineering and applied science at institutions of higher education; making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations
Referred to subcommittee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Human Relations | Science & Technology | Women
HB 2267 70-0 (1987)
Author: Luna III, Albert
Relating to the creation of and fees for the Texas engineering development and research fund in the State Treasury.
House: Science & Technology
Referred to Science & Technology
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 91 70-0 (1987)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the recruitment of women and ethnic minorities into programs of engineering and applied science at institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Referred to Special Subcommittee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Human Relations | Science & Technology | Women
SB 182 70-0 (1987)
Author: Edwards, ChetSponsor: Delco, Wilhelmina
Relating to the recruitment of women and ethnic minorities into programs of engineering and science at institutions of higher education; authorizing appropriations.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Human Relations | Science & Technology | Women
SB 604 70-0 (1987)
Author: Santiesteban, H.Sponsor: Millsap, Mike
Relating to certain requirements for registration as a professional engineer.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/87
| ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 605 70-0 (1987)
Author: Santiesteban, H.Sponsor: Millsap, Mike
Relating to the regulation of the practice of engineering; providing a penalty.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/87
| ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 972 70-0 (1987)
Author: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to the recruitment of women and ethnic minorities into programs of engineering and applied science at institutions of higher education; making an appropriation.
Senate: Education
Referred to Special Subcommittee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Human Relations | Science & Technology | Women
SB 1423 70-0 (1987)
Author: Harris, O.H.
Relating to the Engineering Excellence Fund.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS
SB 1447 70-0 (1987)
Author: Harris, O.H.
Relating to the creation of a registered professional engineer's lien on property owned by a person who is liable for the amount owned for engineering work.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
HB 819 69-0 (1985)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the creation of a fund to be used for recruitment of women and members of minority groups into engineering programs of institutions of higher education.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Human Relations | Women
SB 276 69-0 (1985)
Author: Edwards, Chet
Relating to the creation of a fund to be used for recruitment of women and members of minority groups into engineering programs of institutions of higher education and to the powers and duties of the Commissioner of Education; authorizing appropriations.
Senate: Education
Reported favorably w/o amendments
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Human Relations | Women
SB 325 69-0 (1985)
Author: Caperton, KentSponsor: Thompson, Gary
Relating to the engineering excellence fund and its distribution and use; requiring certain reports.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| Education--Higher--Finance | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING
HB 73 69-2 (1986)
Author: Oliver, Jesse
Relating to the recruitment of women and ethnic minorities into programs of engineering and applied science at institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Human Relations | Science & Technology | Women
HB 2200 68-0 (1983)
Author: Thompson, Gary
Relating to the establishment, disbursement, and use of an engineering excellence fund to be used for acquisition of capital equipment for certain engineering colleges in the state.
House: Higher Education
Committee laid on table subject to call
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING
SB 1181 68-0 (1983)
Author: Caperton, KentSponsor: Thompson, Gary
Relating to the establishment, administration, disbursement, and use of an engineering excellence fund to be used for acquisition of capital equipment for certain engineering colleges in the state; providing method of funding and authorizing appropriations.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING
HB 905 67-0 (1981)
Author: Bock II, Bennie
Relating to continuation of the State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and the regulation of engineers.
House: Government Organization
Referred to Committee on Government Organization
| ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | REGISTRATION FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, STATE BOARD OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset Bills
HB 978 67-0 (1981)
Author: Patrick, Kae
Relating to establishment of an engineering school at the University of Texas at San Antonio.
House: Higher Education
Coauthor authorized
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO
SB 402 67-0 (1981)
Author: Harris, O.H.Sponsor: Bock II, Bennie
Relating to continuation of the State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and regulation of engineers.
House: Government Organization Senate: Economic Development
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset Bills
HB 292 66-0 (1979)
Author: Presnal, Bill
Relating to a supplemental appropriation to the State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers for construction of a building and related expenses.
House: Appropriations
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
| ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | REGISTRATION FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, STATE BOARD OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 83 66-0 (1979)
Author: McKnight, PeytonSponsor: Presnal, Bill
Relating to a supplemental appropriation to the State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers for construction of a building and related expenses.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | REGISTRATION FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, STATE BOARD OF | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 1407 65-0 (1977)
Author: Semos, Chris V.
Relating to qualifications for membership on the State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
House: State Affairs
Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting
| ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | REGISTRATION FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, STATE BOARD OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 32 64-0 (1975)
Author: Whitehead, Emmett
Relating to the salary of the county engineer of Limestone County.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
| County Government--Employees/Officers | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Salaries & Expenses
HB 532 64-0 (1975)
Author: Semos, Chris V.Sponsor: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"
Relating to the practice of engineering.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days
| ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 710 64-0 (1975)
Author: Fox, Milton E.
Relating to the renewal fee for certificates of registration.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
| ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2064 64-0 (1975)
Author: Nugent, James E.
Relating to certain governmental contracts with professional engineers.
House: State Affairs
Considered by committee in public hearing
| ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State
SB 374 64-0 (1975)
Author: Clower, RonSponsor: Whitehead, Emmett
Relating to the salary of the county engineer of Limestone County.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| County Government--Employees/Officers | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Salaries & Expenses
HB 1687 62-0 (1971)
Author: Daniel, Jr., PriceSponsor: Moore, W.T. "Bill"
Relating to the authority of certain counties having a population of not less than 49,400 nor more than 52,000, according to the last preceding federal census, to employ a county engineer.
| County Government--Employees/Officers | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING
HB 108 61-0 (1969)
Author: Traeger, John
Relating to creating a time limitation within which actions must be brought against any registered or licensed engineer or architect in this state performing or furnishing design, planning or inspection of construction of any structure or improvement thereon.
| ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
HB 761 61-0 (1969)
Author: Ogg, Jack
Relating to certain covenants of indemnification in contracts of agreements pertaining to construction, alteration, maintenance, or repair of certain improvements to or on real property.
| ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Property Interests--Real Property | Purchasing--General
HB 948 61-0 (1969)
Author: Jones, Delwin
Relating to a degree in agriculture as an equivalent of a degree in engineering.
| Agriculture | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 449 60-0 (1967)
Author: Price, William Rayford
Relating to creating a time limitation within which actions must be brought against architects, engineers and others performing or furnishing design, planning, inspection or construction of any structure or improvement thereon; exempting owners, tenants or persons in possession.
| ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
HB 123 59-0 (1965)
Author: Cory, Richard Henry "Dick" | et. al.
Relating to engineers and the practice of engineering (Texas Engineering Practice Act).
| ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | TEXAS ENGINEERING PRACTICE ACT
HB 1086 59-0 (1965)
Author: Cory, Richard Henry "Dick"
Relating to amending certain Acts relating to the exemption of certain persons from regulation as an engineer.
| ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 74 59-0 (1965)
Author: Herring, Charles | et. al.
Relating to engineers and the practice of engineering; providing for the regulation of engineers and the practice of engineering; defining powers of the Board; prohibiting certain acts and conduct (Texas Engineering Practice Act).
| ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | REGISTRATION FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, STATE BOARD OF | TEXAS ENGINEERING PRACTICE ACT
SB 313 59-0 (1965)
Author: Hall, Ralph M.
Relating to the qualifications of State Highway Engineer.
| ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Highways
SB 512 59-0 (1965)
Author: Herring, Charles
Relating to amending certain Acts relative to the exemption of certain persons from regulation as an engineer.
| ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 836 58-0 (1963)
Author: Davis, William S. "Bill"
Relating to providing for the deposit of certain revenues in the General Revenue Fund; providing that expenses of the State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers shall be paid from the General Revenue Fund; abolishing the Professional Engineers Fund; providing an effective date.
| ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | REGISTRATION FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, STATE BOARD OF | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 81 57-0 (1961)
Author: Herring, Charles | et. al.
Relating to amending a certain Statute to provide for the certification of certain persons as an Engineer-in-Training.
| ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 270 56-0 (1959)
Author: Anderson, Louis H.
Relating to providing for a State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers Building; making an appropriation.
| ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 149 56-0 (1959)
Author: Hazlewood, Grady
Relating to providing for a State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers Building.
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Purchasing--State | REGISTRATION FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, STATE BOARD OF
HB 42 55-0 (1957)
Author: Johnson, Sr., Robert Ellis "Bob; Big Daddy" | et. al.
Relating to regulating the practice of professional engineering in this State.
| ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | REGISTRATION FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, STATE BOARD OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 60 55-0 (1957)
Author: Fly, William S. "Bill"
Relating to regulating the practice of professional engineering in this State.
| ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | REGISTRATION FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, STATE BOARD OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 438 54-0 (1955)
Author: Ward, Jesse F.
Relating to amending legislation which requires the services of registered professional engineers in connection with certain public works, so as to exempt a county commissioners' court from the requirements of that section in certain specified types of work.
| County Government--General | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 712 54-0 (1955)
Author: Patterson, Robert R. | et. al.
Relating to regulating the practice of professional engineering in this State; revising certain provisions, deleting certain provisions, and adding certain provisions relating to the subject matter of this Act.
| ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | REGISTRATION FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, STATE BOARD OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 333 54-0 (1955)
Author: Fly, William S. "Bill"
Relating to regulating the practice of professional engineering in this State; revising certain provisions, deleting certain provisions, and adding certain provisions relating to the subject matter of the Act.
| ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | REGISTRATION FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, STATE BOARD OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 902 53-0 (1953)
Author: Isaacks, Samuel Jackson "Sam"
Relating to authorizing the expenditure of a portion of the funds in the Professional Engineers' Fund for the benefit of the Texas Engineers Library at College Station, Texas, during the biennium ending August 31, 1955; appropriating funds for this purpose.
| ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Libraries & Librarians | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 343 53-0 (1953)
Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Relating to authorizing the expenditure of a portion of the funds in the Professional Engineers' Fund for the benefit of the Texas Engineers Library at College Station, Texas, during the biennium ending August 31, 1955; appropriating funds for this purpose.
| ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Libraries & Librarians | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 140 51-0 (1949)
Author: Taylor, James Edward
Relating to amending a previous Act, increasing the purposes for which money appropriated to the State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers by Item 13 of the appropriation for said Board can be expended.
| ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | REGISTRATION FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, STATE BOARD OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 9 50-0 (1947)
Author: Callaway, Claude
Relating to amending a previous Act, providing for the registration as professional engineers of applicants of not less than thirty years of age who have had at least ten years of active practice in engineering work including at least five years of supervisory work and who have served not less than two years in the Armed Forces of the United States during World War II and fixing a time during which applications for such registration may be filed; repealing all laws in conflict herewith.
| ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 627 50-0 (1947)
Author: Ridgeway, Jack F.
Relating to amending a previous Act, to provide for the bond to be given by the County Engineers and for the payment of the premium thereon.
| BEXAR COUNTY | County Government--Employees/Officers | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING
SB 126 50-0 (1947)
Author: Stanford, Jr., James A.
Relating to appropriating the sum of Two Thousand Five Hundred ($2,500) Dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, to the Texas State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers, for stationery, postage, printing, freight, express and drayage, telephone, telegraph, equipment, supplies and maintenance of equipment and office rent for the remainder of the current fiscal year ending August 31, 1947.
| ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | REGISTRATION FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, STATE BOARD OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 344 50-0 (1947)
Author: Stanford, Jr., James A.
Relating to authorizing the State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers to expend not exceeding $100,00.00 ($100,000) out of the professional engineer's Fund for the purchase of land and the erection of a building and the purchase and installation of equipment, furniture and furnishings for the biennium ending August 31, 1949.
| ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | REGISTRATION FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, STATE BOARD OF | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 271 49-0 (1945)
Author: Leonard, Homer Lakerby
Relating to appropriating the sum of One Thousand, Seven Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($1,750) or so much thereof as may be necessary, to the Texas State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers for the employment of two (2) clerks at a salary of One hundred and Twenty-five Dollars ($125) per month each for the remainder of the current fiscal year ending August 31, 1945, such appropriation to be paid out of the Professional Engineer's License Fund.
| ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | REGISTRATION FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, STATE BOARD OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 2 49-0 (1945)
Author: Moffett, George Clarence "Cotton"
Relating to requiring the State Highway Department to employ a Civil Engineer, registered under the laws of this State, experienced and skilled in design and location of highways, airports, airparks, etc., to counsel and advise the State Highway Engineer and municipal and county governments on the suitability of locations and extensions of airports, airparks, etc., to be constructed, reconstructed or extended with public funds after September 1, 1945; providing a saving clause; and repealing all laws or parts of laws in conflict herewith to the extent of such conflict.
| ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Highways | Transportation--Aviation
HB 334 46-0 (1939)
Author: Tennant, Jr., Roy Irving | et. al.
Relating to the safety of design and construction of the alteration of or addition to the electric wiring and/or the plumbing and/or the heating system of any public school building and/or public hospital building.
| ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 382 46-0 (1939)
Author: Howard, George Francis | et. al.
Relating to amending a certain Senate Bill of the Acts of the 45th Legislature (R.S.); defining and regulating the practice of professional engineering in the State of Texas; providing for the creation of the State Board of Registration for professional engineers.
| ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | REGISTRATION FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, STATE BOARD OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1056 46-0 (1939)
Author: Howard, George Francis
Relating to making an appropriation of Thirteen Thousand Dollars ($13,000), or so much thereof as may be necessary, out of the Professional Engineers Fund on deposit in the State Treasury, to pay certain expenses prior to the end of the fiscal year, August 31, 1939.
| ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | REGISTRATION FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, STATE BOARD OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 74 45-0 (1937)
Author: Redditt, John Sayers
Relating to defining and regulating the practice of professional engineering in the State of Texas.
| ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | REGISTRATION FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, STATE BOARD OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 590 42-0 (1931)
Author: Woodul, Sr., Walter Frank
Relating to amending the Harris County Road Law by providing that the Commissioners' Court shall have the right to employ a competent engineer as County Engineer.
| County Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Roads | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | HARRIS COUNTY
SB 166 41-0 (1929)
Author: Holbrook, Thomas Jefferson
Relating to providing an adequate method of regulating the practice of Civil Engineering in the State of Texas.
| CIVIL ENGINEERING EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Governor | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SENATE, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 156 41-1 (1929)
Author: Smith, Travis E.
Relating to amending a certain Statute; relating to the employment and duties of engineers for Water Improvement Districts, so as to allow such Districts to employ engineers without awaiting the return of the list of assessments of taxable property in such Districts.
| ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Special Districts & Authorities--Water Control Improve Dist.
SB 262 40-0 (1927)
Author: Wood, Ashley Elijah
Relating to providing an adequate method of regulating the practice of Civil Engineering in the State of Texas; creating a board for the examination and certification of civil engineers.
| ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 40 39-0 (1925)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to providing for the formation of corporations to contract for engineering services in making investigations, designs, estimate of costs, valuations, and reports upon public or private utilities, improvements and industrial works.
Senate: Civil Jurisprudence
| Corporations & Associations | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Utilities--General
SB 86 38-0 (1923)
Author: Baugh, James Harvey
Relating to providing an adequate method of regulating the practice of civil engineering in the State of Texas, in order to safeguard life, health, property and the public welfare.
| CIVIL ENGINEERING EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Governor | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 79 37-0 (1921)
Author: Dudley, Richard M.
Relating to the examination and certification of professional engineers and architects.
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HB 495 36-0 (1919)
Author: Tillotson, Leonard E. | et. al.
Relating to providing an adequate method of regulating the practice of civil engineering and surveying in the State; defining civil engineering and surveying; creating a Board of Engineering Examiners and prescribing its powers, duties and compensation.
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SB 296 36-0 (1919)
Author: Dayton, George W.
Relating to providing an adequate method of regulating the practice of civil engineering and surveying in the State; defining civil engineering and surveying; creating a Board of Engineer Examiners; providing a penalty for the practice or attempted practice of civil engineering or surveying without a license or certificate of registration; providing for exemptions under certain conditions.
Senate: Mining, Irrigation and Drainage
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SB 325 36-0 (1919)
Author: Strickland, Jeff J. | et. al.
Relating to making it unlawful for any civil engineer, employed by the State of Texas, any county or municipality, to draft or approve plans, calculate bids or advise in regard to the construction of and cost of any kind of public improvements, to knowingly make a false report to said employer in regard to said work or bids.
Senate: Criminal Jurisprudence
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SB 73 36-2 (1919)
Author: Dayton, George W. | et. al.
Relating to providing an adequate method of regulating the practice of civil engineering and surveying in the state.
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SB 57 36-3 (1920)
Author: Cousins, Sr., William Roy
Relating to amending certain laws relating to drainage districts by adding sections related to the employment of civil engineers.
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HB 324 35-0 (1917)
Author: Hardey, F. J.
Relating to regulating the practice of civil engineering and surveying and providing for licensing, creating a board of engineering examiners; prescribing penalties.
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SB 70 35-0 (1917)
Author: McNealus, James Clayton
Relating to regulating the licensing of persons, firms and corporations engaged in pursuing, conducting or carrying on an electrical contracting business in the State or installing any wires or electrical apparatus to convey electrical current; providing penalties.
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SB 221 35-0 (1917)
Author: Hudspeth, Claude Benton
Relating to providing an adequate method of regulating the practice of Civil Engineering and Surveying in the State; creating a board of Engineering Examiners; providing penalties.
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HB 456 34-0 (1915)
Author: Lewelling, Dwight Lyman
Relating to requiring engineers and others operating steam engines and boilers to procure a license.
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