Bill	Session	Author & Sponsor	Caption	Committees	Last action
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
HB 1523	86-0 (2019)	Author: Nevárez, Poncho Sponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
SB 300	86-0 (2019)	Author: Miles, Borris Sponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
SB 1327	85-0 (2017)	Author: Seliger, Kel Sponsor: 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.
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
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
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
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
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
HB 2167	84-0 (2015)	Author: Smith, Wayne Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to certain images captured by an unmanned aircraft.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2439	84-0 (2015)	Author: Smith, Wayne Sponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 2067	82-0 (2011)	Author: Callegari, Bill Sponsor: 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
HB 2284	82-0 (2011)	Author: Hardcastle, Rick Sponsor: Deuell, Bob	Relating to the practice of architecture and engineering.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/11
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
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
SB 1828	82-0 (2011)	Author: Wentworth, Jeff	Relating to the regulation of structural engineers.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2425	81-0 (2009)	Author: Morrison, Geanie Sponsor: 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
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
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
SB 2141	81-0 (2009)	Author: Wentworth, Jeff Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan	Relating to the statute of repose for engineers and architects.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	Vetoed by the Governor
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.
SB 2414	81-0 (2009)	Author: Deuell, Bob	Relating to the regulation and practice of engineering.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 899	80-0 (2007)	Author: Smith, Wayne Sponsor: 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
HB 1372	80-0 (2007)	Author: Smith, Wayne Sponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 924	80-0 (2007)	Author: Brimer, Kim Sponsor: 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
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
SCR 85	80-0 (2007)	Author: Brimer, Kim Sponsor: Solomons, Burt	Recalling S.B. No. 924 from the governor for further consideration.		Signed by the Governor
HB 1817	79-0 (2005)	Author: Driver, Joe Sponsor: Brimer, Kim	Relating to the regulation of the practice of engineering.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/05
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
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
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
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
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
HB 2081	78-0 (2003)	Author: McReynolds, Jim Sponsor: Ratliff, Bill	Relating to an exemption from The Texas Engineering Practice Act for certain public works.	House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective immediately
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
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
SB 277	78-0 (2003)	Author: Ellis, Rodney Sponsor: 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
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
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
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
HB 3111	77-0 (2001)	Author: Zbranek, Zeb Sponsor: 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
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
SB 561	77-0 (2001)	Author: Sibley, David Sponsor: 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
SB 697	77-0 (2001)	Author: Wentworth, Jeff Sponsor: Haggerty, Pat	Relating to the regulation of the practice of professional engineering.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Vetoed by the Governor
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
SB 1519	77-0 (2001)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Sponsor: Pickett, Joseph	Relating to engineering personnel of the Texas Department of Transportation.	House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs	Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
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
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
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
HB 1544	76-0 (1999)	Author: Haggerty, Pat Sponsor: 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
HB 2300	76-0 (1999)	Author: Hunter, Bob Sponsor: 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
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
SB 234	76-0 (1999)	Author: Ellis, Rodney Sponsor: 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
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
HB 102	70-0 (1987)	Author: Delco, Wilhelmina Sponsor: 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
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
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
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
SB 182	70-0 (1987)	Author: Edwards, Chet Sponsor: 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
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
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
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
SB 1423	70-0 (1987)	Author: Harris, O.H.	Relating to the Engineering Excellence Fund.	Senate: Education	Referred to Education
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
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
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
SB 325	69-0 (1985)	Author: Caperton, Kent Sponsor: Thompson, Gary	Relating to the engineering excellence fund and its distribution and use; requiring certain reports.	House: Higher Education Senate: Education	Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
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
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
SB 1181	68-0 (1983)	Author: Caperton, Kent Sponsor: 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 . . . . . . . . . .
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
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
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 . . . . . . . . . .
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 . . . . . .
SB 83	66-0 (1979)	Author: McKnight, Peyton Sponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 374	64-0 (1975)	Author: Clower, Ron Sponsor: Whitehead, Emmett	Relating to the salary of the county engineer of Limestone County.	House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Effective immediately
HB 1687	62-0 (1971)	Author: Daniel, Jr., Price Sponsor: 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.
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.
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.
HB 948	61-0 (1969)	Author: Jones, Delwin	Relating to a degree in agriculture as an equivalent of a degree in engineering.
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.
HB 123	59-0 (1965)	Author: Cory, Richard Henry "Dick" \| et. al.	Relating to engineers and the practice of engineering (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.
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).
SB 313	59-0 (1965)	Author: Hall, Ralph M.	Relating to the qualifications of State Highway Engineer.
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.
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.
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.
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.
SB 149	56-0 (1959)	Author: Hazlewood, Grady	Relating to providing for a State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers Building.
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.
SB 60	55-0 (1957)	Author: Fly, William S. "Bill"	Relating to regulating the practice of professional engineering in this State.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
HB 382	46-0 (1939)	Author: Howard, George Francis \| et. al.	Relating to amending a certain Senate Bill by 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.
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.
SB 74	45-0 (1937)	Author: Redditt, John Sayers	Relating to defining and regulating the practice of professional engineering in the State of Texas.
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.
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
SB 79	37-0 (1921)	Author: Dudley, Richard M.	Relating to the examination and certification of professional engineers and architects.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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