As of May 2023, the exam requirements to become a Registered Professional Land Surveyor (RPLS) in Texas have changed. The previously used 8 hour RPLS exam has been replaced with a combination of the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Principles and Practice of Professional Surveying (PS) exam and a new Texas Specific Surveying Exam (TSSE).
TSSE exams will be offered 3 times per year (Spring, Summer, and Fall). All applications submitted before the application deadline will be considered for approval to sit for the exam. Once you have been notified that your application has been approved for exams, please submit the TSSE Payment Submission Form along with a check or money order for the indicated payment - DO NOT SUBMIT THIS EXAM REGISTRATION FORM UNTIL WE NOTIFY YOU THAT YOU'VE BEEN APPROVED.
| Exam | Deadline for NEW Applications | Payment Deadline | Exam Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| TSSE | July 1, 2024 | Sept. 18, 2024 | October 18, 2024 |
| Exam | Deadline for NEW Applications | Payment Deadline | Exam Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| LSLS | July 1, 2024 | Sept. 18, 2024 | Oct. 18, 2024 |
The Principals and Practice of Surveying (PS) and Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) exams are offered by NCEES throught the year.
Please bring your current driver’s license. If you bring a lunch or snack, please place it in a clear, transparent bag.
Exam results are communicated to examinees by the board once they are available.
(Please allow up to 8 weeks after the exam date.)
: 1917 S. Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78741 Email : info@pels.texas.gov Phone : 512-440-7723 Fax : 512-440-0417