The bill amends the Occupations Code to change the term and renewal process for engineering and land surveying licenses and registrations. It introduces a new requirement that licenses or registrations must be valid for a minimum of two years, replacing the previous annual renewal requirement. The Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors is tasked with adopting rules to implement these changes, ensuring that the new two-year term is established and that the renewal process is clearly defined.

Additionally, the bill modifies the headings and language in various sections of the Occupations Code to reflect these changes. Specifically, it updates the headings of Subchapter H and Section 1001.351 to include "or registration renewal" and removes references to annual renewals. The registration of business entities is also adjusted to align with the new two-year validity term, allowing for renewals based on updated applications rather than an annual expiration. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Occupations Code 1001.351 (Occupations Code 1001)
Senate Committee Report: Occupations Code 1001.351, Occupations Code 1001.405 (Occupations Code 1001)
Engrossed: Occupations Code 1001.351, Occupations Code 1001.405 (Occupations Code 1001)
House Committee Report: Occupations Code 1001.351, Occupations Code 1001.405, Occupations Code 1071.301 (Occupations Code 1001, Occupations Code 1071)