The bill amends the Occupations Code to enhance the regulation of land surveyors by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. Key provisions include the establishment of new advisory committee responsibilities, allowing the committee to prepare reports on surveying-related subjects and maintain public records of discussions and actions taken during meetings. Additionally, the bill updates the qualifications for obtaining a surveyor-in-training certificate and registration as a registered professional land surveyor, including the requirement to pass specific examinations prescribed by the board.

Significant changes include the insertion of new language that specifies the board's obligation to develop examinations for both surveyor-in-training certification and professional registration, as well as the removal of outdated references to civil engineering in favor of land surveying. The bill also repeals a subsection related to surveyor-in-training applications, streamlining the process. The changes will take effect on September 1, 2025, and will apply only to applications submitted after that date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Occupations Code 1001.216, Occupations Code 1001.601, Occupations Code 1071.253, Occupations Code 1071.254, Occupations Code 1071.256 (Occupations Code 1071, Occupations Code 1001)
House Committee Report: Occupations Code 1001.216, Occupations Code 1001.601, Occupations Code 1071.253, Occupations Code 1071.254, Occupations Code 1071.256 (Occupations Code 1071, Occupations Code 1001)