George is a graduate mechanical engineer, and having passed the FE exam during his senior year...

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George is a graduate mechanical engineer, and having passed the FE exam during his senior year in college, he now works as an Engineer in Training (EIT) for a medium-sized engineering firm under the supervision of Alex, a licensed professional engineer. The firm is contemplating submitting a qualifications package for the mechanical design related to a multi-story hospital addition. George's mother happens to be a prominent physician and a liaison official of the hospital board and has some influence in the final selection of the engineering firm that gets this project. George recognizes that a conflict of interest may exist and decides to inform Alex, but before he does, he checks the Act and board rules for guidance. In accordance with the Texas State Board rule, which Section of the Act or which board rule concerns conflicts of interest? Hint: Refer to the Texas engineering and land surveying practice acts and rules concerning practice and licensure for the answer. George is a graduate mechanical engineer, and having passed the FE exam during his senior year in college, he now works as an Engineer in Training (EIT) for a medium-sized engineering firm under the supervision of Alex, a licensed professional engineer. The firm is contemplating submitting a qualifications package for the mechanical design related to a multi-story hospital addition. George's mother happens to be a prominent physician and a liaison official of the hospital board and has some influence in the final selection of the engineering firm that gets this project. George recognizes that a conflict of interest may exist and decides to inform Alex, but before he does, he checks the Act and board rules for guidance. In accordance with the Texas State Board rule, which Section of the Act or which board rule concerns conflicts of interest? Hint: Refer to the Texas engineering and land surveying practice acts and rules concerning practice and licensure for the answer.

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