PE — Comity/Reciprocity Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
Texas Occupations Code §1001.259 and related rules; Board Rules §133.13, §133.51
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Education
OTHER
Bachelor
Exams
LAW
Experience
4.0 years
Professional practice
References
3
References
Additional
• Comity Available
Comity Requirements for Engineers Licensed in Other Jurisdictions
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COMITY
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accepts_ncees_record:
True
requires_active_license:
True
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Required
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Texas Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor Licensure Requirements - Engineering & Surveying Law and Rules |
§1001.259 and related rules: Engineers Licensed in Other Jurisdictions - Must meet all Texas education, experience, and ethics examination requirements. Verification of existing license(s) must be sent directly from issuing jurisdiction(s) or through NCEES Record. Must provide verification of passage of FE and PE examinations. NCEES Council Record may be submitted in lieu of certain items (transcripts, verification of licenses and examinations from other states, work experience, and reference information).
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International Engineers: Special provisions apply for International Licensure - Different process than standard PE application. UK Chartered Engineers: As of 2024, Texas has Mutual Recognition Agreement with Engineers Council UK for licensure mobility.
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EDUCATION
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degree_level:
BS
discipline:
engineering or related science
verification_from_other_jurisdiction:
True
accreditation:
OTHER
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Required
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Texas Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor Licensure Requirements - Engineering & Surveying Law and Rules |
§1001.259: Must meet all Texas education requirements. Per §1001.302, graduation from a curriculum in engineering or related science is specifically required. In Texas, if you do not have a degree in engineering or related science, you cannot be licensed.
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Same education requirements as standard pathways apply - ABET-accredited or Board-approved equivalent.
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EXPERIENCE
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years_required:
4.0
progressive:
True
verification_from_other_jurisdiction:
True
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Required
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Texas Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor Licensure Requirements - Engineering & Surveying Law and Rules |
§1001.259: Must meet all Texas experience requirements. Same experience requirements as standard pathways apply based on educational qualifications.
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4 years for accredited degree, 8 years for non-accredited degree. NCEES Record may document work experience.
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EXAM
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exam:
LAW
jurisdiction_specific:
True
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Required
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Texas Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor Licensure Requirements - Engineering & Surveying Law and Rules |
§1001.259 and Examination Requirements: Must complete Texas Ethics of Engineering Examination. Required for all applicants including those licensed in other jurisdictions. Open book examination concerning the Texas Engineering Practice Act and the Board Rules.
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No waiver for Texas Ethics exam even with out-of-state license. FE and PE passage verified from other jurisdiction or NCEES.
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REFERENCES
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count:
3
from_pe_ps_only:
True
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Required
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Texas Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor Licensure Requirements - Engineering & Surveying Law and Rules |
Board Rule §133.51(b) and §1001.259: Three (3) references from currently licensed Professional Engineers. NCEES Council Record may be submitted in lieu of reference information, but applicant must still complete the full application form.
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Professional engineers can be licensed in any jurisdiction.
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