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This bill modifies the licensing and registration requirements for engineers and land surveyors in Texas by changing the duration of professional licenses and registrations. Specifically, the bill amends the Occupations Code to require that licenses and registrations issued by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors be valid for a term of at least two years, instead of the previous one-year term. The bill updates various sections of the code to reflect this change, including provisions for license and registration renewal and the validity period for business entity registrations. The board is required to adopt new rules to implement these changes, ensuring that professionals in engineering and land surveying have longer-term licenses. The bill aims to provide more stability and potentially reduce administrative burden for licensed professionals by extending the duration of their professional credentials. The changes will take effect on September 1, 2025, giving the board time to develop and implement the new rules for license and registration terms.

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