TSPE - Texas Society of Professional Engineers

What TSPE - Texas Society of Professional Engineers does

TSPE (Texas Society of Professional Engineers) is a Texas-based nonprofit professional membership organization founded in 1936 and headquartered in Austin, Texas. It functions as a state society of the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) and represents licensed professional engineers across all disciplines in Texas, claiming to represent 50,000+ PEs through 23 local chapters organized into five geographic regions and 13+ student chapters at Texas universities. A small professional staff of approximately four to eleven employees executes operations, with volunteer leadership drawn from the membership (a president and five regional vice presidents, including the recently elected 2026-27 president Jonathan Hartman, P.E. of Burns & McDonnell).

The organization's core offerings include TSPE Membership (which automatically enrolls the member in TSPE, NSPE, and a local chapter), the annual TSPE Conference, the annual Leadership Conference, the PE Leadership Institute (PELI) — a five-session leadership development program priced at $3,000 per registrant and facilitated in partnership with CrossGroup — the Texas MATHCOUNTS program for middle-school students, the Order of the Engineer ring ceremony, Engineers Week programming, a Career Center, the Political Action Committee for Engineers (PACE), and QBS (Qualifications-Based Selection) resources. Technology infrastructure is built on the YourMembership association management platform with social-login integrations for Facebook and LinkedIn; no proprietary AI/ML capabilities are present.

TSPE's revenue model rests on five streams: recurring membership dues with tiered pricing (full dues for active PEs, up to 80% off for recent graduates via the Graduated Dues Program, 50% waivers for retired members with 25+ years, and full waivers for life members with 40+ years), conference and event registration fees, tax-deductible donations channeled through the affiliated 501(c)(3) Texas Engineering Foundation (TEF), PELI registrations, and corporate vendor sponsorships targeting engineering firms marketing services to the Texas PE community.

Name

TSPE - Texas Society of Professional Engineers

Legal name

Texas Society of Professional Engineers

Website

https://tspe.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1936

Operating status

Operating

Short description

TSPE is a Texas-based nonprofit professional membership organization founded in 1936, representing licensed professional engineers across the state through 23 local chapters, an annual conference, leadership programs, MATHCOUNTS, and legislative advocacy. It operates as a state society of NSPE.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. PE Leadership Institute Registration: Registration fee of $3,000 for the five-session leadership program. Scholarships available for public sector members covering registration or travel expenses.
2. Vendor Sponsorship: Corporate sponsorship revenue from companies seeking visibility among Texas engineers. Sponsors gain access to networking opportunities and brand exposure at TSPE events.
3. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues collected through NSPE, with tiered pricing including regular, graduated rates for recent graduates (up to 80% off), and reduced rates for retired members (25+ years) and life members (40+ years). Joining TSPE automatically includes NSPE and local chapter membership.
4. Conference and Event Revenue: Registration fees for TSPE Conference (annual), Leadership Conference, and other professional development events. Registration costs include professional development hours (PDHs).
5. Donations: Donations to Texas Engineering Foundation (TEF), Political Action Committee for Engineers (PACE), TSPE general fund, and MATHCOUNTS program. TEF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

TSPE is a nonprofit professional membership organization that sells annual memberships to licensed Texas professional engineers, providing tiered benefits that automatically include NSPE national membership and a local chapter affiliation. It supplements memberships with paid and free programs including the annual TSPE Conference, TSPE Leadership Conference, the five-session PE Leadership Institute (PELI), MATHCOUNTS student competitions, Engineers Week, Order of the Engineer ring ceremonies, an online career center, awards programs, QBS procurement resources, and legislative advocacy via the Political Action Committee for Engineers (PACE).

Product overview

TSPE (Texas Society of Professional Engineers) is a professional membership organization representing licensed professional engineers across Texas. It operates as a unified membership platform offering multiple interconnected programs and services. The core offerings include membership with automatic inclusion in NSPE and local chapters, the annual TSPE Conference for continuing education and networking, the PE Leadership Institute (PELI) for leadership development, the MATHCOUNTS competition program for middle school students, Engineers Week celebrations, and the Political Action Committee for Engineers (PACE) for legislative advocacy. Additional services include awards programs (Engineer of the Year, Young Engineer of the Year, Engineering Student of the Year), the Order of the Engineer ring ceremony, career center resources, and scholarships through the Texas Engineering Foundation (TEF). The organization is powered by YourMembership software and integrates with Facebook and LinkedIn for social login.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MATHCOUNTS: Nationwide math competition program for 6th-8th grade students, run in Texas by TSPE members and staff with support from Texas Engineering Foundation.
• PE Leadership Institute (PELI)

Products and services

• TSPE Membership Annual professional membership subscription that automatically includes membership in the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) and a local TSPE chapter; provides networking, continuing education, leadership training, advocacy, and professional development for licensed professional engineers in Texas.
• TSPE Conference Annual three-day conference held in June for licensed Texas engineers offering PDH (continuing education) seminars, networking, awards, and the Order of the Engineer ring ceremony. Venue rotates across Texas (2027 scheduled at Hilton Dallas Lincoln Centre).
• TSPE Leadership Conference Annual August leadership training conference for current and future TSPE leaders, offering training for emerging and seasoned leaders, updates on state and national activities, and networking opportunities.
• PE Leadership Institute (PELI) Exclusive five-session leadership development program for selected TSPE members, focusing on personal development, management, communication, teamwork, and client relationships, culminating in a 100-day personal development plan.
• MATHCOUNTS Program Nationwide math competition program for 6th-8th grade students, including the Competition Series (school, chapter, state, national) and the National Math Club. TSPE runs the Texas state-level competitions and sends winners to nationals.
• Engineers Week Annual nationwide program promoting engineering and technology careers by increasing public understanding of the engineering profession, run locally by TSPE chapters across Texas.
• Political Action Committee for Engineers (PACE) Political action committee affiliated with TSPE that collects funds from members and distributes them to candidates for legislative and statewide offices whose positions align with engineering profession goals, including engineering registration protection, liability reform, and a healthier business climate.
• Qualifications-Based Selection (QBS) Resources Educational resources and guidance on the Qualifications-Based Selection procurement process for selecting professional engineers, including RFQ templates and SOQ evaluation frameworks for public agencies and engineering firms.
• Awards Programs State and chapter-level awards program recognizing engineering excellence, including Engineer of the Year, Young Engineer of the Year, Engineering Student of the Year, Excellence Award, and Distinguished Engineer of the Foundation.
• Texas Engineering Foundation (TEF) 501(c)(3) charitable foundation affiliated with TSPE that supports engineering scholarships for students, the Distinguished Engineer of the Foundation recognition, and the Texas MATHCOUNTS program through tax-deductible donations.
• Career Center Online career center connecting engineering professionals with job opportunities, allowing employers to post jobs and engineering candidates to search and post resumes through the Association Career Network platform.
• Order of the Engineer Professional obligation ceremony where engineers publicly pledge to uphold ethical standards and receive a stainless steel ring symbolizing their commitment to the engineering profession and ethical practice.
• Local Chapters Network Network of 23 local chapters across five regions in Texas, providing local networking, meetings, socials, community engagement, and grassroots advocacy opportunities for engineering members.

Quantifiable outcome

• TSPE represents over 50,000 licensed professional engineers across Texas
• +2 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles6 records

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Integration5 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 May 1936TSPE is a state society of NSPE. Membership in TSPE automatically includes NSPE national membership. TSPE participates in NSPE's legislative advocacy at national level, online community boards, annual NSPE Conference, and NSPE's Code of Ethics for Engineers. NSPE provides membership services, PE Magazine, and professional development resources.
• Texas Board of Professional Engineers & Land Surveyors (TBPELS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTSPE maintains close cooperation with TBPELS to assure appropriate legislative representation on issues affecting the Texas Engineering Practice Act. TSPE provides recommendations to the Governor for qualified engineers to serve on this board.
• Texas Engineering Foundation (TEF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTEF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization affiliated with TSPE. TEF supports scholarships for engineering students, MATHCOUNTS program, and educational outreach. Donations to TEF are tax-deductible.
• Political Action Committee for Engineers (PACE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPACE distributes funds collected from TSPE members to candidates for legislative and statewide offices whose ideology aligns with engineering goals. PACE Board of Trustees meets to monitor political developments and formulate endorsements.
• Texas Civil Justice LeagueminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTSPE and PACE work with Texas Civil Justice League and Texans for Lawsuit Reform to have effective impact upon election process for electing candidates supporting a healthier economic environment.
• Texans for Lawsuit ReformminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaborative partnership with TSPE and PACE to support candidates for political office who will help create a healthier economic environment for Texas.
• CrossGroupcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCrossGroup develops and facilitates the PE Leadership Institute (PELI) program. Mark Cook, Ph.D. and Amelia Yant facilitate all five highly participatory sessions. CrossGroup specializes in serving A/E firms and has developed leadership programs for firms like Parkhill, Freese & Nichols, Halff, and ACEC.
• MATHCOUNTS FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTSPE runs the Texas MATHCOUNTS program under the national MATHCOUNTS Foundation structure. The program promotes math excellence for 6th-8th grade students combining efforts of education, business, government, and technology communities. Texas State Competition held annually.
• National Institute for Engineering Ethics (NIEE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNIEE is an organization dedicated to advancement of understanding and practice of ethics within the engineering profession. Founded in 1988 as part of NSPE. TSPE promotes NIEE ethics resources to members.
• Murdough Center for Engineering ProfessionalismminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoal of the center is to increase awareness of professional and ethical obligations of practicing engineers, encouraging cooperation among individuals, universities, professional societies, and business organizations regarding engineering ethics and professionalism.
• DFW Airport MarriottminorOthersHost venue for 2026 Texas State MATHCOUNTS Competition at DFW Airport Marriott in Irving, TX where 279 Mathletes competed.
• Burns & McDonnellminorOthersPrimary venue location for 2026 TSPE Leadership Conference at Bridgepoint Bldg. 4, 6200 Bridge Point Pkwy. #400, Austin, TX 78730
• County Line on the LakeminorOthersNetworking Reception & Dinner venue for 2026 TSPE Leadership Conference at 5204 Ranch to Market Rd. 2222, Austin, TX 78731
• Texas 4-H Conference CenterminorOthersVenue for PE Leadership Institute Sessions 1, 2, and 4 in Brownwood, TX
• YO Ranch ResortminorOthersVenue for PE Leadership Institute Session 3 (Leadership Communication Skills) in Kerrville, TX
• Hilton Dallas Lincoln CentreminorOthersVenue for 2027 TSPE Conference & 91st Annual Meeting, June 23-25, 2027

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE): TSPE's parent organization and the national federation of state professional engineering societies. NSPE provides the membership platform, PE Magazine, code of ethics, and federal advocacy that TSPE extends to Texas — a tightly coupled peer and structural counterpart.
• Florida Engineering Society: The largest sister state society of NSPE, operating a comparable chapter-based model for licensed professional engineers in Florida. Directly comparable as a multi-chapter state engineering society with a similar program structure.
• California Professional Engineers: Another major NSPE state society serving California's licensed PEs. Comparable chapter network, legislative advocacy model, and continuing education offerings make it one of TSPE's closest functional peers among state societies.
• American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE): The dominant U.S. professional society for civil engineers, representing a similar member-driven professional association model. ASCE competes with TSPE for civil PE dues and engagement, but adds discipline-specific technical depth TSPE does not offer.
• ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers): U.S. professional society for mechanical engineers using the same membership dues / events / publications / advocacy model as TSPE. A direct competitor for mechanical engineer members and an analog for how discipline-specific societies can complement or substitute for a unified state society.
• IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers): The world's largest technical professional organization, covering electrical, electronic, and computing engineering. Operates a membership and conference model very similar to TSPE and competes for the same electrical engineer audience.
• New York State Society of Professional Engineers: An NSPE state society serving New York's licensed PEs with a comparable chapter structure, advocacy mission, and continuing education programming. A directly comparable peer for benchmarking TSPE's operating model.
• American Council of Engineering Companies of Texas (ACEC Texas): The Texas chapter of ACEC, representing engineering firms rather than individual PEs. Operates in the same Texas market with overlapping membership and shared advocacy interests, particularly on QBS procurement and liability reform.

Others

• Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (TBPELS): The Texas state licensing and regulatory body that issues PE licenses. TSPE maintains a close cooperation relationship with TBPELS and recommends board appointees. Regulatory counterpart rather than a competitor, but directly relevant to TSPE's advocacy function.

Regional players

• Texas Society of Professional Surveyors: A Texas-based professional membership society with a similar advocacy, networking, and continuing education model, but focused on land surveying rather than engineering. Useful peer for benchmarking how single-state, multi-discipline professional societies operate in Texas.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/TSPE_HQ

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Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Subsidiaries2 records

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