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Plumbing board moves into new Cameron Road facility, says testing will resume despite slow work by state facilities commission
Summary
At its Sept. 10 meeting, the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners reported it completed a move to a new Cameron Road facility, criticized the Texas Facilities Commission for delays and high cost estimates, and said inspector testing should resume in coming weeks with plumber exams by late October or Nov. 1.
The Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners on Sept. 10 said it has completed a move to a new Cameron Road facility and plans to resume inspector testing within weeks, while criticizing the Texas Facilities Commission for slow progress on requested building modifications.
Chairman Duncan told the board the agency vacated its previous building on schedule and used state prison labor and internal staff to cut moving costs. “It’s state money, but it’s our money,” he said, describing a decision to reject a $175,000 private moving bid and rely on other arrangements that the board estimated would cost roughly $30,000–$40,000. He also said the board obtained local contractors to repair a damaged flagpole and signage for about $4,800, far less than a…
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