Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners - TSBPE

Huge news, folks. Thomas MacDonald, who we've all known as Justin since his appointment to the board back in 2020, has been appointed Board Chairman by Governor Abbott!

Justin's appointment comes at the end of Frank Denton's highly successful term as chairman. While we're very sorry to see Frank go, we couldn't be more excited to see what Justin does with the gavel. Onwards and upwards!

https://tsbpe.texas.gov/the-texas-state-board-of-plumbing-examiners-warmly-welcomes-thomas-justin-macdonald-as-its-new-board-chair/

Hey y'all, have you tried the new Ask Kevin+ yet? It's amazing! Ask Kevin+ can now answer all of your code-related questions and--get this--it can even analyze pictures that you upload. This new version of Ask Kevin is a real game changer. Check it out now on the TSBPE website: https://tsbpe.texas.gov.

(Ask Kevin+ is coming to Facebook, but for now you can only interact with it on the TSBPE website)

Good news, folks, the Online Licensing System has been fixed! The Public License Search, on the other hand, is still having issues. More news right here as soon as we have it. 🙂.

If you’re having problems logging into your account or checking license information on the Public License Search, here’s why…

Board meeting. Day after tomorrow. Be there or be square. 😉

https://tsbpe.texas.gov/openmeetings/

We had a blast yesterday in El Paso. The turnout was amazing--we were so impressed with the thriving plumbing community out west! Thank you to everyone who made it out, we hope to see you again sooner rather than later. 🙌 🙏

Hey West Texas, it's been too long don't you think? This Thursday we aim to make things right. If you're within driving distance of El Paso, we'd love to see you. Click of touch the link below to guarantee yourself a spot and we'll see ya then!

https://tsbpe.texas.gov/townhall-meeting-rsvp/

Another deep freeze update from the TSBPE, this time to clarify contact information for Administrative Services (renewals, account questions, etc.):

PRACTICAL EXAMS SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY 1/26
IN AUSTIN AND WACO HAVE BEEN CANCELLED. SEE TSBPE.TEXAS.GOV FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TEXT TO RESCHEDULE: 512-839-4230

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE VIA THE FOLLOWING NUMBERS:

512-839-5677
254-297-9345
737-333-6732
512-774-7578

ATTENTION EXAMINEES SCHEDULED IN BOTH AUSTIN AND WACO ON MONDAY, 1/26

ALL PRACTICAL EXAMS (WACO AND AUSTIN) SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY 1/26 HAVE BEEN CANCELLED

Out of an abundance of caution, the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners has cancelled all practical exams on Monday, January 26 due to dangerous weather conditions. This decision was not made lightly. In fact, this is only the fourth time in 30 years that TSBPE has been forced to cancel practical exams because of weather.

IMPORTANT RESCHEDULING INFORMATION
If you were scheduled to take a practical exam on Monday, 1/26 IN EITHER WACO OR AUSTIN, you are being automatically rescheduled for Friday, 1/30, at the same location where you were originally scheduled to test. No action is required if this new date works for you. If Friday, the 30th doesn’t work for you please use the TSBPE Exam text number: 512-839-4230*

ALREADY RESCHEDULED THROUGH PEARSON VUE?
If you have already rescheduled a Monday exam for your practical exam through Pearson VUE, that’s great. Simply plan to appear at either the Austin or Waco testing site on your newly scheduled date or come to the appropriate location on FRIDAY JANUARY 30th.

COMPUTER-BASED EXAMS (PEARSON VUE)
Most Pearson VUE testing centers will also be closed on Monday, 1/26. If you have a computer-based exam scheduled for 1/26, please contact Pearson VUE as soon as possible to reschedule: 888-205-1855

We appreciate your patience and understanding. Your safety comes first, and we’ll continue to do everything we can to minimize disruption while keeping exams fair and accessible.