Texas HB2418 allows the board to waive certain examination requirements for engineering license applicants with 15 years of practice.

Texas HB2418 modifies the Occupations Code to allow the board to waive the fundamentals of engineering examination for applicants with at least 15 years of active engineering practice. The board must determine that the applicant's qualifications justify the waiver and that issuing the license poses no threat to public health, safety, or welfare. The applicant must also meet educational requirements and request the waiver in writing. This change applies to applications filed after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.

Texas HB2418 allows the board to waive certain examination requirements for engineering license applicants with 15 years of practice.

Texas HB2418 modifies the Occupations Code to allow the board to waive the fundamentals of engineering examination for applicants with at least 15 years of active engineering practice. The board must determine that the applicant's qualifications justify the waiver and that issuing the license poses no threat to public health, safety, or welfare. The applicant must also meet educational requirements and request the waiver in writing. This change applies to applications filed after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.