Texas Administrative Code
Title 22 - EXAMINING BOARDS
Part 6 - TEXAS BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS
Chapter 137 - COMPLIANCE AND PROFESSIONALISM FOR ENGINEERS
Subchapter C - PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT AND ETHICS
Section 137.61 - Engineers Shall Maintain Confidentiality of Clients

Universal Citation: 22 TX Admin Code ยง 137.61

Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024

(a) The engineer may reveal confidences and private information only with a fully informed client's or employer's consent, or when required by law or court order; or when those confidences, if left undisclosed, would constitute a threat to the health, safety or welfare of the public.

(b) The engineer shall not use a confidence or private information regarding a client or employer to the disadvantage of such client or employer or for the advantage of a third party.

(c) The engineer shall exercise reasonable care to prevent unauthorized disclosure or use of private information or confidences concerning a client or employer by the engineer's employees and associates.

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