Sec. 1001.068. CERTAIN OUT-OF-STATE ENGINEERS ENGAGED IN EVALUATING OIL AND GAS RESOURCES. (a) In this section, "evaluation of oil and gas resources" includes:
(1) the quantification of the volume of oil and gas reserves and resources in the subsurface of the earth;
(2) the determination of production forecasts for the reserves or resources; and
(3) the evaluation of the economic impact of the production forecasts.
(b) This chapter does not apply to the evaluation of oil and gas resources if the evaluation:
(1) is done by an engineer licensed in a state that does not prohibit engineers licensed under this chapter from engaging in the evaluation of oil and gas resources in that state;
(2) does not involve design, construction, or engineering assessments on the surface; and
(3) does not present a risk to public health or safety.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 161 (H.B. 2067), Sec. 1, eff. May 28, 2011.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 6 - Regulation of Engineering, Architecture, Land Surveying, and Related Practices
Subtitle A - Regulation of Engineering and Related Practices
Chapter 1001 - Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
Section 1001.051. Limitation on Exemption
Section 1001.052. Employee of License Holder
Section 1001.053. Public Works
Section 1001.054. Federal Officer or Employee
Section 1001.055. Mechanical, Electrical, or Other Equipment
Section 1001.056. Construction or Repair of and Plans for Certain Buildings
Section 1001.057. Employee of Private Corporation or Business Entity
Section 1001.058. Employee of Certain Utilities or Affiliates
Section 1001.059. Qualified Scientists
Section 1001.060. Soil and Water Conservation
Section 1001.061. Telephone Companies
Section 1001.062. Certain Employees Working From Engineer's Plans
Section 1001.063. Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers
Section 1001.064. State Land Surveyors
Section 1001.065. Employees of Institutions of Higher Education
Section 1001.066. Certain Nasa-Related Activities
Section 1001.067. Certain Fire Department Employees
Section 1001.068. Certain Out-of-State Engineers Engaged in Evaluating Oil and Gas Resources