The Wise Report
Henry M. Wise, P.G.
December 28, 2007
The Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists (TBPG) proposes an amendment to 22 TAC §850.63, concerning the responsibilities of the Board and Executive Director. This section establishes guidelines requiring license holders to provide notification to the consumer for the purpose of directing complaints to the Board. This amendment clarifies how the notification will be provided to the consumer. Specifically, the TBPG will require license holders to notify consumers and service recipients of the name, ailing address, and telephone numbers of the TBPG for purposes of directing complaints to the TBPG. The notification will be included on the written contract for services of an individual or entity regulated by the TBPG, and a sigh will be prominently displayed in the place of business of each individual or entity regulatec by the TBPG if the consumers or service reciients must visit the place of business for service or products. For more information go to: http://www.sos.state.tx.us/texreg/sos/PROPOSED/22.EXAMINING%20BOARDS.html#56
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The TBPG has adopted two proposed amendments. The first amendment clarifies the guidelines regarding complaints submitted to the TBPG. The second amendment increases the minimum number of days the Board can mail a renewal notice to a license holder from 30 days to 60 days, more closely aligning the TBPG rules to its enabling statute regarding notification of license expiration. For more information go to the TBPG website (http://www.tbpg.state.tx.us/), look under "Proposed Rules", and click on "2007 Rule Amendments".
- Henry M. Wise, P.G.
- The Wise Report
- 12/28/2007
- The Wise Report