Tex.
Occ. Code Section 1001.310
Temporary or Provisional License
(a)
The board by rule may adopt standards and procedures for issuing a temporary or provisional license under this chapter.(b)
The board may issue a provisional license to an applicant currently licensed in another jurisdiction who seeks a license in this state and who:(1)
has been licensed in good standing as an engineer for at least two years in another jurisdiction, including a foreign country, that has licensing requirements substantially equivalent to the requirements of this chapter;(2)
has passed a national or other examination recognized by the board relating to the practice of engineering; and(3)
is sponsored by a person licensed by the board under this chapter with whom the provisional license holder will practice during the time the person holds a provisional license.(c)
The board may waive the requirement of Subsection (b)(3) for an applicant if the board determines that compliance with that subsection would be a hardship to the applicant.(d)
A provisional license is valid until the date the board approves or denies the provisional license holder’s application for a license. The board shall issue a license under this chapter to the provisional license holder if:(1)
the provisional license holder is eligible to be licensed under Section 1001.311 (Application by Nonresident)(b); or(2)
the provisional license holder meets the following requirements:(A)
the provisional license holder passes an examination that tests the provisional license holder’s knowledge and understanding of the laws and rules relating to the practice of engineering in this state;(B)
the board verifies that the provisional license holder meets the academic and experience requirements for a license under this chapter; and(C)
the provisional license holder satisfies any other licensing requirements under this chapter.(e)
The board must approve or deny a provisional license holder’s application for a license not later than the 180th day after the date the provisional license is issued. The board may extend the 180-day period if the results of an examination have not been received by the board before the end of that period.(f)
The board may establish a fee for provisional licenses in an amount reasonable and necessary to cover the cost of issuing the license.
Source:
Section 1001.310 — Temporary or Provisional License, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.1001.htm#1001.310 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).
