Texas
4
Pathways
3/4
Standard Coverage
Missing Pathways
- Non-ABET Evaluation Pathway
NCEES Model
Reference standard for PE licensure
4
Expected Pathways
3
Different
1
Missing
1
Additional
Validation Warnings
NCEES Model:
Comity/Reciprocity Pathway (No exams captured; Experience requirement missing)
ABET-Accredited Pathway
Different
Texas
Education: BS | EAC/ABET | engineering | Experience ≥ 4 yrs | Exams: FE, LAW, PE | References: 3 professional
NCEES Model
Education: BS | EAC/ABET | engineering | Experience ≥ 4 yrs | Exams: FE, PE | References: 5 professional
Key Differences:
- Additional exams: LAW
- References looser: board requires 3 vs baseline 5
Comity/Reciprocity Pathway
Different
Texas
Education: BS | OTHER | engineering or related science | Experience ≥ 4 yrs | Exams: LAW | Comity: Accepts MLE | References: 3 professional
NCEES Model
State Law Exam | Comity: Accepts MLE, Accepts Council Record
Key Differences:
- Additional education options: BS | OTHER | engineering or related science
- Experience requirement added (board ≥ 4 yrs)
- Additional exams: LAW
- State law exam missing
- References requirement added (board requires 3)
- Does not accept NCEES record like baseline
Engineering Technology Pathway
Different
Texas
Education: BS | EAC/ABET | engineering technology | Experience ≥ 8 yrs | Exams: FE, LAW, PE | References: 3 professional
NCEES Model
Education: BS | EAC/ABET | engineering technology | Experience ≥ 6 yrs | Exams: FE, PE | References: 5 professional
Key Differences:
- Experience stricter: board ≥ 8 yrs vs baseline ≥ 6 yrs
- Additional exams: LAW
- References looser: board requires 3 vs baseline 5
Non-ABET Evaluation Pathway
Missing
Texas
Not available
NCEES Model
Education: BS | EAC/ABET | engineering | Experience ≥ 4 yrs | Exams: FE, PE | References: 5 professional
Key Differences:
- Not present on board
Related Science Pathway
Additional
Texas
Education: BS | OTHER | mathematical, physical, or engineering science | Experience ≥ 8 yrs | Exams: FE, LAW, PE | References: 3 professional
NCEES Model
Not available
Key Differences:
- Not present in baseline
Status Legend
Aligned
Requirements match baseline
Stricter
More demanding than baseline
Looser
Less demanding than baseline
Different
Different approach, not comparable
Missing
Board lacks this pathway
Additional
Board has extra pathway