Engineering Licensing Compliance Guide
Texas Engineering Industry Licensing
Licensing requirements for engineering industry firms and individuals in Texas.
This page provides an overview of engineering industry licensing in Texas for individuals and firms. You will find state requirements, application fees, filing instructions, and more. For assistance with licensing, please contact us to learn about our software and managed license services.
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Texas Engineering Company Licenses
Texas Engineering Firm Registration
| Agency: | Texas Board of Professional Engineers |
| Law: | Tex. Occ. Code Ann. § 1001.001 et seq. |
| Eligible Entity Types: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
| Ownership Requirements: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
Initial Registration
This section applies to engineering firms that are applying for a license in Texas for the first time. If you already have a license and are looking to renew it, please see the renewal section.
| Form: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
| Agency Fee: | $150 |
| Order of Operations: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
Registration Renewal
This section applies to engineering firms that are already licensed in Texas and need to renew their license.
| Filing Method: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
| Agency Fee: | $150 |
| Due: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
| Original Ink: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
| Notarize: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
Amendment
| Form: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Due: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
Reinstatement
| Form: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
| Agency Fee: | $150 |
| Notes: | Firms whose registration has expired must reapply to regain good standing. |
Texas Geoscience Firm Registration
| Agency: | Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
Initial Registration
| Form: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
| Agency Fee: | $300 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
| Agency Fee: | $300 |
| Due: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
Texas Land Surveying Firm Registration
| Agency: | Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying |
| Law: | Tex. Occ. Code Ann. § 1001.001 et seq. |
Initial Registration
| Form: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
| Agency Fee: | $129 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
| Agency Fee: | $129 |
| Due: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
Individual Licenses
Texas Individual Engineering Licenses
Texas Engineer-in-Training Certification
| Agency: | Texas Board of Professional Engineers |
Initial Registration
| Form: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
| Filing Method: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
| Due: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
Texas Geoscientist-in-Training Certification
| Agency: | Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists |
Initial Registration
| Form: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
| Agency Fee: | $25 application fee + $25 proctor fee + $200 exam fee. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
| Agency Fee: | $25 |
| Due: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
Texas Licensed State Land Surveyor (LSLS) License
| Agency: | Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying |
Initial Registration
| Form: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
| Agency Fee: | $125 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
| Agency Fee: | $179 |
| Due: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
Texas Professional Engineer License
| Agency: | Texas Board of Professional Engineers |
Initial Registration
| Form: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
| Filing Method: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
| Agency Fee: | $80 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
| Agency Fee: | $40 |
| Due: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
| Original Ink: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
| Notarize: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
Texas Professional Geoscientist - Geology License
| Agency: | Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists |
Initial Registration
| Form: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
| Agency Fee: | $255 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
| Agency Fee: | $223 |
| Due: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
Texas Professional Geoscientist - Geophysics License
| Agency: | Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists |
Initial Registration
| Form: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
| Agency Fee: | $255 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
| Agency Fee: | $223 |
| Due: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
Texas Professional Geoscientist - Soil Science License
| Agency: | Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists |
Initial Registration
| Form: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
| Agency Fee: | $255 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
| Agency Fee: | $223 |
| Due: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
Texas Registered Professional Land Surveyor (RPLS) License
| Agency: | Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying |
Initial Registration
| Form: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
| Agency Fee: | $125 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
| Agency Fee: | $179 |
| Due: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
Texas Surveyor in Training (SIT) Certification
| Agency: | Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying |
Initial Registration
| Form: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
| Agency Fee: | $125 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
| Agency Fee: | $25 |
Learn about engineering licensing in other states:
Design Firm - Engineering firm registration is sometimes grouped with architecture and land surveying on a single “design firm” application form.
EI (Engineering Intern) - A term also used to describe an Engineer in Training.
EIT (Engineer in Training) - A professional designation granted upon having completed at least 3 years of school at an ABET-accredited university and having passed the FE exam.
FE (Fundamentals of Engineering) - An exam testing on basic engineering principles that is required to become an engineer in training.
PE (Professional Engineer or 'Principles and Practice in Engineering') - Means either Professional Engineer or refers to the Principles and Practice in Engineering exam that is a prerequisite for an engineering license.
Reciprocity - When a licensed engineer in one state can provide documentation (often an NCEES Record) to more easily apply for a license in another jurisdiction.
Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)
Accrediting board that sets standards for university programs in a variety of applied science disciplines.
American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC)
Engineering, architecture, and land surveying advocacy group.
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Organization that provides continuing education, professional conferences, and advocacy efforts to the civil engineering community.
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Mechanical engineering organization that focuses on education and professional development.
Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC)
Reviews accreditation requirements and makes final decisions regarding the accreditation process.
National Council of Examiners for Engineering & Surveying (NCEES)
Develops, administers, and scores the exams used for engineering licenses.
National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE)
NSPE is an advocacy group for professional engineers.
