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The Wise Report – October 3, 2026

The Wise Report Henry M. Wise, P.G. October 3, 2026 The Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists (TBPG) proposes amendments concerning the licensure and regulation of Professional Geoscientists in Texas. TBPG proposes amendments to 22 TAC §850.62, regarding General Powers and Duties of the TBPG, 22 TAC §851.10(21), regarding Definitions, 22 TAC §851.21, regarding Licensing Requirements – Examinations, 22 TAC §851.24, regarding TBPG Recognition Programs, 22 TAC §851.25(a), regarding Education Requirements and Equivalents, 22 TAC §851.152(a), regarding Firm Compliance. The TBPG has an ongoing process to review rules to simplify confusing language and correct rules that prevent efficiency. The proposed [...]

By admin|2026-10-12T09:54:52-05:00October 12th, 2026|AIPG-TX News|

Good News: HB 1311 passes!

HB 1311, the bill to continue the regulation and functions of the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists, has been passed in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. The bill now awaits approval from Governor Abbott.

By admin|2025-08-04T17:26:02-05:00May 8th, 2019|AIPG-TX News|

The Texas Sunset Commission’s Work has been Completed, for Now. Waiting on Possible Activities of the 86th Texas Legislature

Jennifer Jones, of the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission (TSAC), reports that with the start of the 86th Texas Legislature, the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission's review work for the current cycle has been completed, and that there will be no further activities regarding current agencies sent through the SAC email lists. Instead, you may follow the Legislature's progress on Sunset bills at the TSAC 86th Legislature page and through Texas Legislature Online. You can also follow Sunset on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn for occasional updates. At the conclusion of the 86th Legislative Session, Sunset’s website will be updated with information [...]

By Editor|2025-08-04T17:58:00-05:00February 9th, 2019|AIPG-TX News|

Further Information on Defense Donations

As you know, the Texas Geoscience Practice Act is under attack. As a Professional Society, we must respond and defend this very important Professional Credential. Whether you have a Texas PG License or are in a field that is exempt from Licensure, the Texas Geoscience Practice Act is important to our Profession. It is of critical importance to those of us who practice before the public to defend the Texas Geoscience Practice Act. Therefore AIPG Texas is supporting, with money and manpower, the Texas Geoscience Council (TGC), which has been formed to defend the Act. The Texas Geosciences Council’s [...]

By Editor|2025-12-07T11:28:03-06:00October 2nd, 2018|AIPG-TX News|

The Wise Report

The Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists (TBPG) adopts an amendment to 22 TAC §851.21 to establish guidelines for applicants requesting to sit for a licensing examination. Adopted changes add language to provide that an applicant who does not fully meet the education requirement for licensure may sit for a licensing examination as long as the applicant has submitted certain documents and has acknowledged that the applicant does not meet the education requirement. The applicant will then need to resolve the education deficit once the applicant has received passing scores on the licensing examination in order to obtain a Professional [...]

By Editor|2025-08-04T18:37:30-05:00December 30th, 2017|AIPG-TX News|

The Wise Report

The Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists (TBPG) adopts amendments to 22 TAC §§851.29, 851.31, and 851.32, and adopts new rules §§851.35, 851.113, 851.203 and 851.204, concerning the licensure and regulation of Professional Geoscientists. The new rules and amendments in 22 TAC §§851.29, 851.31, 851.32, 851.35, 851.203 and 851.204 are adopted without changes from the proposed text as published in the September 16, 2016, issue of the Texas Register (41 TexReg 7246). New rule 22 TAC §851.113 is adopted with changes. For more information go to: http://www.sos.state.tx.us/texreg/archive/November182016/a While the State Legislature meets in January, bills are already being filed. There are [...]

By Editor|2025-08-04T19:35:24-05:00November 23rd, 2016|AIPG-TX News|

The Wise Report

The Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists (TBPG) proposes amendments to 22 TAC §§851.29, 851.31, and 851.32, and proposes new rules §§851.35, 851.113, 851.203 and 851.204, concerning the licensure and regulation of Professional Geoscientists. These amendments clarify the requirements regarding Endorsement and Reciprocal Licensure. Proposed amendments amend language to show that a licensing qualification can be endorsed by another licensing board for an applicant for P.G. licensure who is currently or has been licensed in the last ten years to practice a discipline of geoscience in Texas or another U.S. jurisdiction. Proposed amendments also clarify under "Licensure by similar examination" [...]

By Editor|2025-08-04T19:38:43-05:00September 19th, 2016|AIPG-TX News|

The Wise Report

On November 21, 2014 the Governor of New York signed Chapter 475 of the Laws of 2014 which provides for the licensure of professional geologists under Title VIII of the Education Law. The Law does not take effect until November 21, 2016. Under the provisions of the new law, Geology has been added to the current State Board for Engineering and Land Surveying (State Board). As of November 21, 2016, the State Board will be known as the State Board for Engineering, Land Surveying and Geology. To assist the Board of Regents and the Department in implementing geology licensing provisions, the Board [...]

By Editor|2025-08-04T19:42:11-05:00August 7th, 2016|AIPG-TX News|