PS — Related Degree + Coursework Pathway
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SOURCE SUMMARY
Texas Occupations Code §1071.253, §1071.254 - Bachelor's degree in related field with specific surveying coursework
Requirements at a Glance
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Education
OTHER
Bachelor
Exams
FS
PS
Experience
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Professional practice
References
3
References
Related Degree with Surveying Coursework Requirements
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
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EDUCATION
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degree_level:
BS
discipline:
related field
specific_coursework_required:
True
coursework_details:
Board-approved course checklist requirements for surveying-related subjects
accreditation:
OTHER
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Required
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Texas Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor Licensure Requirements - Engineering & Surveying Law and Rules |
§1071.253 and §1071.254: Bachelor's degree in related field with specific surveying coursework. Combination of education meeting Board-approved course checklist requirements. Approved Course Checklist must be accompanied by course descriptions from collegiate catalog. All courses must be conferred by official transcript.
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Only transcripts in sealed envelopes from collegiate institution accepted as 'certified'. Course Requirements (Pre-2026 and New 2026 Standards) apply.
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EXPERIENCE
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progressive:
True
under_pe_ps_supervision:
True
delegated_responsible_charge:
True
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Required
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Texas Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor Licensure Requirements - Engineering & Surveying Law and Rules |
§1071.254: Delegated Responsible Charge Time required in field and office work. Must demonstrate progressive responsibility over time under supervision by Registered Professional Land Surveyor. Supplementary Experience Records required with detailed documentation.
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No credit given to engineering work for surveying licensure. Experience must be clearly documented with separation of sub-professional experience and delegated responsible charge time.
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EXAM
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exam:
FS
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Required
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Texas Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor Licensure Requirements - Engineering & Surveying Law and Rules |
§1071.256: Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) - NCEES examination. Computer-based, available year-round.
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No limit to number of attempts.
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EXAM
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exam:
PS
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 |
§1071.256: Principles and Practice of Surveying (PS) - NCEES examination OR Texas RPLS examination. Texas state-specific examination covering Texas surveying law and practice.
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RPLS examinations offered in Austin, Texas twice per year.
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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 |
§1071.254 and Application Requirements: Three (3) references from Licensed or Registered Professional Land Surveyors with personal knowledge of applicant's delegated responsible charge time or surveying experience.
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Reference waivers must be completed. Additional references may be submitted.
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