TX PEs-FD 258/fingerprints
TX PEs-FD 258/fingerprints
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Question for TX PEs. As you know, as of this year TX is requiring fingerprints taken and sent to them. I have already found a couple of problems filling out their forms but I am now confused about the actual figner prints. Its not clear to me if I can order a FD-258 form and make my prints at home and mail it out along with other documents OR do I actually have to go to the local police station for them to do the prints. Going to the police station is just tedious as there is a wait time, and they do it only a couple days a week at the most inconvenient time (like 10 or 11 am). I much rather make the prints myself at home, if allowed.
So if you already went thru the process, please share your experience. Thank you.
FYI-I live in IL.
So if you already went thru the process, please share your experience. Thank you.
FYI-I live in IL.






RE: TX PEs-FD 258/fingerprints
RE: TX PEs-FD 258/fingerprints
RE: TX PEs-FD 258/fingerprints
You first have to print out and fill in the FAST form.
Then go to the identogo.com site and register - they give you a RegID number and you enter it onto the FAST form.
You have to go to one of the designated places (for in state) or go to a local sherriff's office to have the card done.
Then you take the card with the fingerprints and mail it in with the FAST form.
RE: TX PEs-FD 258/fingerprints
It's all politics. A company running a screening program gets someone to sponsor this legislation. And who's for criminals practicing engineering?
FYI, I'm licensed in Texas, so I have to be subject to this for my next renewal cycle. Luckily, that isn't until December so I can watch and observe.
Next we'll be subject to random drug testing.
RE: TX PEs-FD 258/fingerprints
RE: TX PEs-FD 258/fingerprints
RE: TX PEs-FD 258/fingerprints
RE: TX PEs-FD 258/fingerprints
Earlier this year, the Texas legislature passed a change to the Texas Engineering Practice Act that requires all active PEs to have a Criminal History Record Check prior to renewing his/her license in 2014. This requirement was a result of standard licensing model recommendations by the Sunset Commission, and is similar to requirements for other professions in Texas. The Board has worked diligently with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and its state-selected vendor, MorphoTrust, to develop the process. The procedures to complete the CHRC are now in place and you can register to set up an appointment to complete this requirement at any time. For instructions on how to complete the CHRC and for additional information, go to http://engineers.texas.gov/recordcheck.html.
It sounds to my suspicious self like MorphoTrust just got about 50,000 new customers.
RE: TX PEs-FD 258/fingerprints
RE: TX PEs-FD 258/fingerprints
One question:
Does anybody know: is this fingerprints check one time deal (through whole profession life) or it has to be done every year (every renewal)?
Thanks.
RE: TX PEs-FD 258/fingerprints
RE: TX PEs-FD 258/fingerprints
RE: TX PEs-FD 258/fingerprints
It's like the question on child support. One state starts it and other states need to join in to show they're just as tough on scofflaws as the next.
RE: TX PEs-FD 258/fingerprints
RE: TX PEs-FD 258/fingerprints
RE: TX PEs-FD 258/fingerprints
Hmmmm. Maybe I'll apply for a PE license in Texas. Just to be safe, I can send them a large urin sample to go with the prints. You know... just get it out of the way now rather than wait for the regulations to be updated.
"Fingerprints" just to practice engineering??? Kind of reminds me of that state that once tried to pass legislation declaring the value of pi to be something other than the actual value of pi.
What is the world coming to? LOL
Dan
RE: TX PEs-FD 258/fingerprints
RE: TX PEs-FD 258/fingerprints
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
RE: TX PEs-FD 258/fingerprints
Yes - The Moto-Photo people sold this idea to the legislature.
Leastwise GA only charges 35.00 per registration, and that good for two years. TX charges 200.00 + 35.00 for the registration, every year. (Except for lawyer registration. That's still only 35.00 dollars. Because most legislaturees writing the legislation for the lawmakers are lawyers.)
Mine will be due around Sept 30, I'll need to do the out-of-state go-to-the local police dept routine.