PART 39. TEXAS BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL GEOSCIENTISTS
CHAPTER 851. TEXAS BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL GEOSCIENTISTS LICENSING AND ENFORCEMENT RULES
SUBCHAPTER B. P.G. LICENSING, FIRM REGISTRATION, AND GIT CERTIFICATION
The Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists (TBPG) adopts an amendment to 22 TAC §851.21 Licensing Requirements - Examinations. This amendment is adopted as published in the June 23, 2023, issue of the Texas Register (48 TexReg 3389) and will not be republished.
The adopted amendment to 22 TAC §851.21 amends the examination process and procedures to sit for the examinations and removes language that references a form that is no longer required.
No public comments were received regarding the proposal.
This amendment is authorized by the Texas Geoscience Practice Act, Texas Occupations Code §1002.151, which authorizes the Board to adopt and enforce all rules and regulations consistent with the Act as necessary for the performance of its duties, and the regulation of the practice of geoscience in this state.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on September 6, 2023.
TRD-202303244
Rene Truan
Executive Director
Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists
Effective date: September 26, 2023
Proposal publication date: June 23, 2023
For further information, please call: (512) 936-4428
The Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists (TBPG) adopts an amendment to 22 TAC §851.22 Waivers and Substitutions: Policy, Procedures, and Criteria. This amendment is adopted as published in the June 23, 2023, issue of the Texas Register (48 TexReg 3392) and will not be republished.
The adopted amendment to 22 TAC §851.22 describes the relevant work experience requirement, removes language that may have been interpretated as the Board evaluating an applicant's "good and ethical" character, and adds clarity and consistent language relating to continuing education used throughout the policy.
No public comments were received regarding the proposal.
This amendment is authorized by the Texas Geoscience Practice Act, Texas Occupations Code §1002.151, which authorizes the Board to adopt and enforce all rules and regulations consistent with the Act as necessary for the performance of its duties, and the regulation of the practice of geoscience in this state and §1002.259, which authorizes the Board to waive any requirement for licensure except for the payment of required fees.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on September 6, 2023.
TRD-202303245
Rene Truan
Executive Director
Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists
Effective date: September 26, 2023
Proposal publication date: June 23, 2023
For further information, please call: (512) 936-4428