The Houston Chapter of SHPE originated on November 12, 1985 and was led by Mr. Bill Othon, P.E. The SHPE National Board of Directors officially approved the Houston Chapter on September 19, 1987. In November, 1987, the SHPE Houston Chapter was officially introduced to the local engineering community.  SHPE Houston chartered the first and only active Houston link to the Order of the Engineer, a national engineering recognition, on July 5, 2005. On October 2008, the Houston Chapter was granted with 501c3 non-profit status.

Information pertaining to SHPE Houston's By-Laws, Articles of Incorporation, and SHPE Houston's Mission is available using the links below.