Sec. 1002.155. RECOGNITION OF USE OF DESIGNATIONS. (a) The board by rule may recognize the use of the designations used by a professional organization, society, or association that maintains a certification program in a discipline of geoscience if:
(1) the requirements for that certification are acceptable to the board;
(2) the full name or recognized abbreviation of the organization, society, or association granting the certification is stated following or in conjunction with the use of the designation or abbreviation; and
(3) the designation or abbreviation is not used in a manner that is misleading or that creates an impression that the person is licensed to practice geoscience for the public unless the person is licensed under this chapter.
(b) The board by rule shall recognize the title "geological engineer," "geotechnical engineer," "hydraulic engineer," or "agricultural engineer" or another legitimate engineering title as a legitimate engineering title separate from geoscience, the use of which requires licensure as an engineer.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 14A.004(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 6 - Regulation of Engineering, Architecture, Land Surveying, and Related Practices
Subtitle A - Regulation of Engineering and Related Practices
Subchapter D. Board Powers and Duties
Section 1002.151. General Rulemaking Authority
Section 1002.1511. Negotiated Rulemaking; Alternative Dispute Resolution
Section 1002.153. Code of Professional Conduct
Section 1002.154. Enforcement; Referral of Complaints and Investigations
Section 1002.155. Recognition of Use of Designations
Section 1002.156. Establishment of Disciplines
Section 1002.157. Agreements to Develop Uniform Standards
Section 1002.158. Authority to Incur Administrative Expenses