SECTION 138.1. Registration Holder Designations

(a) Pursuant to §1071.002 and §1071.251 of the Surveying Act, a Registered Professional Land Surveyor may use the following terms when representing himself or herself to the public:

(1) "registered professional land surveyor";

(2) "registered land surveyor";

(3) "registered surveyor";

(4) "professional land surveyor";

(5) "professional surveyor"; or

(6) any variation or abbreviation of the terms listed in paragraphs (1) - (5) of this subsection.

(b) Pursuant to §1071.002 and §1071.251 of the Surveying Act, a Licensed State Land Surveyor may use the following terms when representing himself or herself to the public:

(1) "licensed state land surveyor"; or

(2) "licensed state surveyor".

(c) Certificates, seals, and other official documentation showing earlier terminology shall be considered valid for all purposes.

(d) License holders who have placed their license in an inactive status pursuant to §138.13 of this chapter (relating to Inactive Status) may use the terms in subsections (a) or (b) of this section but must include the term "inactive" or "retired" in conjunction with the designation.

Source Note: The provisions of this §138.1 adopted to be effective December 24, 2020, 45 TexReg 9206; amended to be effective July 3, 2022, 47 TexReg 3688