## Texas structural engineering: demand outpacing supply Texas added more construction starts than any other state in 2025. Licensed structural PEs are in high demand in Houston, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio. ## Texas PE licensure requirements Texas structural engineers are licensed through TBPELS. Unlike California, Texas does not have a separate SE license — all structural work is performed under the PE credential. ## Rate ranges in Texas (2026) Rates run 5–10% above national average: $90–$185/hr depending on experience. Houston industrial/petrochemical structural engineers command a premium. ## Regional specializations - **Houston** — Petrochemical, industrial, healthcare - **Dallas-Fort Worth** — High-rise commercial, logistics/distribution - **Austin** — Tech campuses, high-density residential, data centers - **San Antonio** — Healthcare, military/federal, institutional [Find structural PEs in Texas →](/talent/structural-engineering/texas)