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Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Texas Board Of Professional Engineers And Land Surveyors

Greg Abbott has appointed Robert Moreno and reappointed Ademola “Peter” Adejokun and Kiran Shah to the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors for terms set to expire on September 26, 2029.

Texas Surveying Exam Change a Success

On October 13, 2023, the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (TBPELS) administered the first Texas Specific Surveying Exam (TSSE) to professional land surveyor applicants. This exam is the culmination of several years of research, data collection and analysis, and exam development. Finalizing and administering the TSSE is the final step in a historic change to the surveying registration process in Texas. Click here to read more.

PE & RPLS Renewal Fees Increase

Renewal and Late Renewal fees for PEs and RPLSs are $50 effective September 1, 2023. This will be in effect starting with the September 2023 PE renewal cycle and December 2023 RPLS renewal cycle.

Please visit our Agency Fees page for more information.

Principles and Practice of Professional Surveying (PS) & Texas Specific Surveying Exam (TSSE)

As of May 2023, the exam requirements to become a Registered Professional Land Surveyor (RPLS) in Texas have changed. The previously used 8 hour RPLS exam has been replaced with a combination of the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Principles and Practice of Professional Surveying (PS) exam and a new Texas Specific Surveying Exam (TSSE).

Information Regarding the NCEES PS and New TSSE Exams PS & TSSE Exam FAQ