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Senate Bill 204 |
Senate Author: Nichols |
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Effective: 9-1-13 |
House Sponsor: Price |
Senate Bill 204 amends the Occupations Code to continue the Texas Board of Professional Engineers until September 1, 2025. The bill requires the $200 fee increase for a license under the Texas Engineering Practice Act, for the annual renewal of that license, or for a reciprocal license to be collected at the time of the issuance or renewal of the license. The bill sets out provisions requiring the board to adopt policies and guidelines detailing the procedures for the board's examination process.
Senate Bill 204 sets out provisions relating to a criminal history record information requirement for license issuance and renewal; the emergency suspension of the license, certificate, or registration of an individual on a determination that the continued practice of the person presents a continuing or immediate threat to public welfare; and the issuance of a cease and desist order to a person not licensed, certified, or registered by the board. The bill increases the board's administrative penalty from $3,000 to $5,000 per violation per day.