HB 3744
84-0 (2015)
Author: Simpson, David
Relating to a requirement that a geological survey be conducted before a location may be identified as a site of unique value for the construction of a reservoir or recommended for the construction of a reservoir or dam.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 138
83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to procedures for filing complaints with, and providing notice of certain violations to, the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 2480
82-0 (2011)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the licensing and regulation of geoscientists by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers, the regulation and licensing of land surveyors by the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners, and the abolition of the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists and the Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
No action taken in committee
HB 2820
81-0 (2009)
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to contracts by governmental entities for professional services relating to geoscience and landscape architecture.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2821
81-0 (2009)
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the public practice of geoscience.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
SB 940
81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the regulation of the public practice of geoscience.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 941
81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to contracts by governmental entities for professional services relating to geoscience.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
HB 1012
77-0 (2001)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to the regulation of professional geoscientists; providing penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
SB 405
77-0 (2001)
Author: Brown, J. E. | et. al.Sponsor: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to the regulation of professional geoscientists; providing penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date
HB 34
76-0 (1999)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to the regulation of professional geoscientists; providing penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2547
76-0 (1999)
Author: Williams, ThomasSponsor: Bernsen, David
Relating to the operation of the Geo-Technology Research Institute.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 129
76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E.Sponsor: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to the regulation of professional geoscientists; providing penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar