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Texas PE Firm Lookup
Look up Texas engineering firms and verify Certificate of Registration with TBPELS. Find licensed Professional Engineers in Texas by name, firm, city, and discipline.
How Texas engineering firm registration works
Texas regulates the practice of engineering through the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (TBPELS). Two separate credentials matter:
- Individual PE license — issued to a person who has passed the FE and PE exams, met experience requirements, and is authorized to stamp engineering documents in Texas.
- Firm Certificate of Registration — issued to a business entity offering engineering services. The firm must designate at least one Texas-licensed PE as the responsible engineer.
Before hiring a firm in Texas, verify both: confirm the firm holds a current Certificate of Registration and that the assigned project lead holds an active Texas PE license in the relevant discipline.
Verify a Texas engineering firm
- Search TBPELS for the firm's name or registration number — confirm "Active" status.
- Check the designated PE(s) listed on the firm registration.
- Search the individual PE license to confirm active status and discipline branch.
- Confirm the responsible PE is available to stamp your specific project.
EngineerMint surfaces TBPELS-verified data on firm profile pages — search by firm or by Texas city.
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FAQ
What is a Texas Certificate of Registration?
A Certificate of Registration is issued by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (TBPELS) to firms that offer engineering services in Texas. Any firm — corporation, LLC, partnership, or sole proprietor — must hold a current Certificate of Registration to practice.
How do I verify a Texas PE firm?
Search the official TBPELS license database by firm name or registration number. EngineerMint also surfaces verified TBPELS data on each firm's profile page so you can confirm active status, designated PEs, and registration number.
What's the difference between an individual PE and a firm registration?
An individual PE license authorizes a person to practice engineering and stamp drawings. A firm Certificate of Registration authorizes the business entity to offer engineering services and must designate one or more Texas PEs as responsible engineers.
Do out-of-state firms need a Texas registration?
Yes. Any firm offering engineering services to clients in Texas must hold a Texas Certificate of Registration, regardless of where the firm is headquartered, and must employ or designate a Texas-licensed PE as the responsible engineer.
What happens if a firm is unregistered?
Offering engineering services without a Certificate of Registration is a violation of the Texas Engineering Practice Act and can result in cease-and-desist orders, civil penalties, and rejection of permit submittals by AHJs.