PROPOSED BYLAWS UPDATE

The Texas Utility Engineering and Surveying Institute (TxUESI) Board of Directors announces a critical review and proposal for updates to our Institute Bylaws. These revisions are essential to ensure our foundational document aligns with current best practices and the evolving needs of our members and the industry.

Why We're Updating the Bylaws

While our existing bylaws have served us well, they require modernization to maintain TxUESI's effectiveness and legal compliance. The key reasons for this comprehensive update include:

• Ensuring Legal and Regulatory Compliance: We must periodically review and update our governing documents to ensure they remain in full compliance with current ASCE Texas and UESI guidelines.

• Improving Operational Efficiency and Governance: The proposed changes will clarify roles, responsibilities, and operational procedures for the Board, committees, and general membership, leading to more efficient and transparent governance.

• Reflecting Modern Practices: Updates address current organizational practices, such as procedures for electronic voting and virtual meetings, which have become standard operating procedures.

Focus on the Scholarship Process

A significant part of this effort focuses on revising the scholarship language within the bylaws. The goal is to establish a smoother, more transparent, and efficient scholarship process for our future engineering and surveying professionals.

This includes:

• Clearer Eligibility and Criteria: Implementing language that defines clear and transparent guidelines for eligibility and selection to minimize confusion for applicants.

• Defined Administration Process: Streamlining the administrative procedures for the Scholarship Committee, ensuring fair and impartial evaluation, and timely award disbursement.

• Flexibility for Growth: Introducing flexible language to accommodate future growth and new types of scholarship funds without requiring constant bylaw amendments.

Review and Feedback

We urge all TxUESI members to review the proposed Bylaws. Your feedback is invaluable as we shape the future governance of our Institute.

Please submit any comments or questions regarding the proposed updates to board@txuesi.org by October 22, 2025.