Texas Professional Engineer (PE) Licensing Exam
Full-Length Practice Examination – 150 Questions
Latest Exam Update 2026
Instructions:
1. Read each question carefully and select the best answer.
2. Mark your responses on the provided answer sheet.
3. This exam assesses knowledge of the Texas Engineering Practice Act
(Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1001) and the Board Rules (22 Texas
Administrative Code Chapters 131–139).
4. All 150 questions include the correct answer and a full rationale for
learning.
5. This practice exam is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute
for legal advice.
Table of Contents
Part I: Board Structure, Legislative Purpose & Fundamental Concepts (Questions
1–25)
Part II: Licensure, Examinations & Qualifications (Questions 26–50)
Part III: Scope of Practice, Exemptions & Firm Registration (Questions 51–75)
Part IV: Ethics, Professional Conduct & Disciplinary Actions (Questions 76–100)
Part V: Seals, Continuing Education & Renewal (Questions 101–120)
Part VI: Enforcement, Complaints & Legal Responsibilities (Questions 121–135)
Part VII: Public Safety, Competence & Professional Standards (Questions
136–150)
Answer Key Summary
,Part I: Board Structure, Legislative Purpose & Fundamental
Concepts
1. The Texas Engineering Practice Act (TEPA) is codified under which title and
chapter of the Texas Occupations Code?
A. Title 3, Chapter 501
B. Title 6, Chapter 1001 ✓✓
C. Title 10, Chapter 2001
D. Title 2, Chapter 801
Rationale: In June 2003, the Texas Engineering Practice Act was re-codified into the
Occupations Code under Title 6, Chapter 1001. This is explicitly stated in the Texas
Engineering Professional Conduct and Ethics Examination materials. Options A
(Title 3, Chapter 501) refers to the Texas Medical Board; Option C (Title 10, Chapter
2001) is incorrect; Option D (Title 2, Chapter 801) refers to the Texas Real Estate
Commission.
2. The Texas Engineering Practice Act was first enacted in what year?
A. 1901
B. 1937 ✓✓
C. 1946
D. 1955
Rationale: The Texas Engineering Practice Act, as Chapter 1001 is commonly
called, was first enacted in 1937 and is amended periodically. It contains provisions
prescribed by the Texas Legislature to govern the practice of engineering in Texas
and protect the public health, safety, and welfare. Options A, C, and D are incorrect.
3. What is the primary legislative purpose of the Texas Engineering Practice Act?
A. To increase the income of professional engineers
B. To protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public in matters related to the
,practice of engineering ✓✓
C. To limit the number of engineers in Texas
D. To promote competition among engineering firms
Rationale: The Act contains provisions prescribed by the Texas Legislature to
govern the practice of engineering in Texas and protect the public health, safety,
and welfare in matters related to the practice of engineering. This is the
fundamental purpose of the Act. Options A, C, and D are not the legislative purpose
of the Act.
4. How many members serve on the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and
Land Surveyors (TBPELS)?
A. 6
B. 9 ✓✓
C. 12
D. 15
Rationale: The Texas Board of Professional Engineers consists of six licensed
engineers and three public members appointed by the governor. This totals nine
members. The Board administers the Texas Engineering Practice Act & board rules
on behalf of the citizens of Texas. Options A (6) represents only the licensed
engineer members; Options C (12) and D (15) do not match the statutory
composition.
5. What is the composition of the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and
Land Surveyors?
A. All members must be licensed engineers
B. 6 licensed engineers and 3 public members ✓✓
C. 5 licensed engineers and 4 public members
D. 7 licensed engineers and 2 public members
Rationale: The Board consists of six licensed engineers and three public members
appointed by the governor. The inclusion of public members ensures that the
, consumer perspective is represented in licensing and disciplinary decisions.
Options A, C, and D do not accurately reflect the statutory composition.
6. Who appoints the members of the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and
Land Surveyors?
A. The Texas Legislature
B. The Governor ✓✓
C. The Chief Justice of the Texas Supreme Court
D. The Texas Attorney General
Rationale: The Board members are appointed by the governor. This is consistent
with the appointment process for most Texas professional licensing boards.
Options A, C, and D do not have appointment authority for the Board.
7. The Texas Engineering Practice Act is administered by which state agency?
A. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
B. The Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors ✓✓
C. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
D. The Texas Department of Transportation
Rationale: The Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
(TBPELS) administers the Texas Engineering Practice Act & board rules on behalf
of the citizens of Texas. Options A, C, and D are other state agencies with different
responsibilities.
8. What is the fundamental duty of a licensed professional engineer in Texas?
A. To maximize profits for their firm
B. To protect the health, safety, property, and welfare of the public ✓✓
C. To advance the interests of their employer
D. To promote the engineering profession
Full-Length Practice Examination – 150 Questions
Latest Exam Update 2026
Instructions:
1. Read each question carefully and select the best answer.
2. Mark your responses on the provided answer sheet.
3. This exam assesses knowledge of the Texas Engineering Practice Act
(Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1001) and the Board Rules (22 Texas
Administrative Code Chapters 131–139).
4. All 150 questions include the correct answer and a full rationale for
learning.
5. This practice exam is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute
for legal advice.
Table of Contents
Part I: Board Structure, Legislative Purpose & Fundamental Concepts (Questions
1–25)
Part II: Licensure, Examinations & Qualifications (Questions 26–50)
Part III: Scope of Practice, Exemptions & Firm Registration (Questions 51–75)
Part IV: Ethics, Professional Conduct & Disciplinary Actions (Questions 76–100)
Part V: Seals, Continuing Education & Renewal (Questions 101–120)
Part VI: Enforcement, Complaints & Legal Responsibilities (Questions 121–135)
Part VII: Public Safety, Competence & Professional Standards (Questions
136–150)
Answer Key Summary
,Part I: Board Structure, Legislative Purpose & Fundamental
Concepts
1. The Texas Engineering Practice Act (TEPA) is codified under which title and
chapter of the Texas Occupations Code?
A. Title 3, Chapter 501
B. Title 6, Chapter 1001 ✓✓
C. Title 10, Chapter 2001
D. Title 2, Chapter 801
Rationale: In June 2003, the Texas Engineering Practice Act was re-codified into the
Occupations Code under Title 6, Chapter 1001. This is explicitly stated in the Texas
Engineering Professional Conduct and Ethics Examination materials. Options A
(Title 3, Chapter 501) refers to the Texas Medical Board; Option C (Title 10, Chapter
2001) is incorrect; Option D (Title 2, Chapter 801) refers to the Texas Real Estate
Commission.
2. The Texas Engineering Practice Act was first enacted in what year?
A. 1901
B. 1937 ✓✓
C. 1946
D. 1955
Rationale: The Texas Engineering Practice Act, as Chapter 1001 is commonly
called, was first enacted in 1937 and is amended periodically. It contains provisions
prescribed by the Texas Legislature to govern the practice of engineering in Texas
and protect the public health, safety, and welfare. Options A, C, and D are incorrect.
3. What is the primary legislative purpose of the Texas Engineering Practice Act?
A. To increase the income of professional engineers
B. To protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public in matters related to the
,practice of engineering ✓✓
C. To limit the number of engineers in Texas
D. To promote competition among engineering firms
Rationale: The Act contains provisions prescribed by the Texas Legislature to
govern the practice of engineering in Texas and protect the public health, safety,
and welfare in matters related to the practice of engineering. This is the
fundamental purpose of the Act. Options A, C, and D are not the legislative purpose
of the Act.
4. How many members serve on the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and
Land Surveyors (TBPELS)?
A. 6
B. 9 ✓✓
C. 12
D. 15
Rationale: The Texas Board of Professional Engineers consists of six licensed
engineers and three public members appointed by the governor. This totals nine
members. The Board administers the Texas Engineering Practice Act & board rules
on behalf of the citizens of Texas. Options A (6) represents only the licensed
engineer members; Options C (12) and D (15) do not match the statutory
composition.
5. What is the composition of the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and
Land Surveyors?
A. All members must be licensed engineers
B. 6 licensed engineers and 3 public members ✓✓
C. 5 licensed engineers and 4 public members
D. 7 licensed engineers and 2 public members
Rationale: The Board consists of six licensed engineers and three public members
appointed by the governor. The inclusion of public members ensures that the
, consumer perspective is represented in licensing and disciplinary decisions.
Options A, C, and D do not accurately reflect the statutory composition.
6. Who appoints the members of the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and
Land Surveyors?
A. The Texas Legislature
B. The Governor ✓✓
C. The Chief Justice of the Texas Supreme Court
D. The Texas Attorney General
Rationale: The Board members are appointed by the governor. This is consistent
with the appointment process for most Texas professional licensing boards.
Options A, C, and D do not have appointment authority for the Board.
7. The Texas Engineering Practice Act is administered by which state agency?
A. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
B. The Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors ✓✓
C. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
D. The Texas Department of Transportation
Rationale: The Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
(TBPELS) administers the Texas Engineering Practice Act & board rules on behalf
of the citizens of Texas. Options A, C, and D are other state agencies with different
responsibilities.
8. What is the fundamental duty of a licensed professional engineer in Texas?
A. To maximize profits for their firm
B. To protect the health, safety, property, and welfare of the public ✓✓
C. To advance the interests of their employer
D. To promote the engineering profession
