Relating to the waiver of certain examination requirements for certain applicants for an engineering license.

HB 2418 allows the Texas Board of Professional Engineers to waive the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam requirement for certain applicants seeking a license. It applies specifically to individuals who have worked as engineers for at least 15 years, provided they request the waiver in writing, meet education requirements, and the board confirms the license won’t threaten public safety. The waiver does not apply to applications filed before the bill’s effective date (September 1, 2025), and existing applications remain governed by prior law. This change streamlines licensing for experienced engineers while maintaining safety safeguards.