Board staff reported an uptick in complaints and described a problem with copied or stolen seals sold through online platforms; the board also approved consent orders, several licensing committee recommendations, and noted staffing and exam updates.

The Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors voted to adopt a multi-chapter package of rule changes designed to implement several recent legislative acts; the board declined a requested "rollover" for surveyor continuing education and set ethics-hour expectations for two-year renewals.

Texas committee approves licenses for candidates completing ethics classes despite criminal backgrounds.