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Texas Board of Professional Engineers

Introduction. History.Why should I become a professional engineer?How do I get a license?Current issues.Questions and answers.. Texas Engineering Practice Act. Legislation passed in emergency session to address New London school explosion.Improperly installed valve on green" gas line leaked u

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Texas Board of Professional Engineers

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    1. Texas Board of Professional Engineers Charles Pennington P.E. Director of Compliance

    2. Introduction History. Why should I become a professional engineer? How do I get a license? Current issues. Questions and answers.

    3. Texas Engineering Practice Act Legislation passed in emergency session to address New London school explosion. Improperly installed valve on “green” gas line leaked under school and gas was ignited by motor sparks. Act passed to insure only licensed engineers offer services to the public.

    4. Why? Marketability. Promotional opportunities. Enhanced status. Required for some positions. Law- only licensed engineers can market services to the public.

    5. Basic Requirements for a License Education. ABET accredited engineering degree. Experience. 4 years progressive engineering experience. Examinations. Fundamentals Exam. Principles & Practice Exam. Ethics Exam. References. 5 Total, 3 of them PEs.

    6. Other Licensing Issues Non-accredited degree. Foreign degree. Non-engineering degree. Advanced mathematics and science content. Experience (4,8,12-16). Exam waivers.

    7. Application Form. Supplemental Experience Record (SER) Original transcripts sent directly from institution. References. Regular application 5/3. Waiver request 9/5. Fee ($250). Ethics Exam

    8. Application (continued) Other documentation. Written exam waiver request. Documentation of English proficiency. Statement of criminal convictions. Verification of examinations.

    9. Current Issues Continuing education. Arlington Test. Industry Exemption. Roofing and foundations. Bonfire Rumor.

    10. Contacts Website www.tbpe.state.tx.us Address 1917 IH 35 South Austin, Texas 78741 Telephone (512) 440-7723 E-mail peboard@tbpe.state.tx.us

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