The Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors convened for its Regular Quarterly Board Meeting on November 10, 2023, addressing several key matters concerning the licensure of individuals with prior criminal incidents.

The meeting commenced with the personal appearance of Ricardo Rendon Bernoff Bernock, who is currently under court supervision due to recent criminal incidents. The board recommended that he complete a 60-hour ethics class and return for a follow-up once his court supervision concludes. A motion was made and unanimously approved to this effect.

Next, Kyle Joseph Geithner returned to the board after previously addressing concerns regarding his SERs (Standard Experience Reports). He successfully completed the required revisions and a 30-hour ethics course. The committee praised his efforts, describing his SERs as exemplary, and subsequently moved to approve his application for a Texas Professional Engineer (PE) license, which was also unanimously supported by the board.

Brian Steven Lightweiss, who has resolved multiple criminal incidents, was next. He is no longer under court supervision and was asked to complete a 90-hour advanced ethics course. The board motioned to approve his licensure contingent upon submitting proof of course completion, which passed without opposition.

The board then reviewed Casey Alexander Miller, who has appeared before them multiple times due to ongoing legal issues. Currently under court supervision, he has completed a 60-hour ethics course but has not fulfilled his community service requirements. The board decided to defer his application until he completes his court obligations, which was also unanimously approved.

Lastly, Taylor Mark Woodruff presented his case, involving older family-related criminal incidents. After discussing his explanations, the board deemed it appropriate for him to complete a 30-hour ethics course. A motion was made to approve his licensure upon completion of this course, which received unanimous support.

The meeting concluded with acknowledgments of the challenges faced by the board in making these decisions, emphasizing the significant impact on the individuals involved. The board's commitment to ethical standards and public safety remains a priority as they navigate these complex cases.