The Texas Society of Professional Engineers (TSPE) is a state society of the National Society of Professional Engineers. One of the largest state societies in the United States, TSPE was founded in 1936 to serve the interests of the individual engineer in Texas across all branches of engineering. Composed of 24 local chapters and eight student chapters, TSPE is the only active, established organization devoting its entire effort to the professional, ethical, economic, social and political aspects of engineering in Texas.