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TX Occ Code § 1051.607 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 6 - Regulation of Engineering, Architecture, Land Surveying, and Related Practices|Subtitle B - Regulation of Architecture and Related Practices|Chapter 1051 - Texas Board of Architectural Examiners; General Provisions Affecting Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers; Provisions Affecting Only Architects|Subchapter L. Exemptions|Section 1051.607. List of Engineers Permitted to Engage in Practice of Architecture

Sec. 1051.607.  LIST OF ENGINEERS PERMITTED TO ENGAGE IN PRACTICE OF ARCHITECTURE.  (a)  The board shall maintain a list of engineers licensed under Chapter 1001 who are authorized to engage in the practice of architecture based on an administrative finding of experience under this section.  The board shall post the list on the board's Internet website.(b)  An engineer may not engage or offer to engage in the practice of architecture unless:(1)  the engineer is listed under Subsection (a); and(2)  the engineer is in good standing with the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.(c)  The board shall list each engineer who:(1)  applies for placement on the list not later than January 1, 2012;(2)  was licensed to practice engineering under Chapter 1001 before January 1, 2011; and(3)  provides to the board documentation of at least three projects that:(A)  were prepared by the engineer;(B)  were adequately and safely built before January 1, 2011; and(C)  are described by Section 1051.703(a) or were not exempt under Section 1051.606(a)(4).(d)  Documentation that is sufficient to satisfy the requirement of Subsection (c)(3) includes plans, specifications, photographs, and other records establishing that the architectural design work was performed by the engineer.  The documentation is subject to verification by the board.  The board shall complete the verification not later than the 120th day after the date the board receives the documentation.(e)  The board shall issue written confirmation to each engineer listed under this section that, notwithstanding the requirements of Section 1051.701, the engineer may lawfully engage and offer to engage in the practice of architecture without a license under this chapter.(f)  If the board declines to list an engineer who applies under this section, the engineer may request a contested case hearing to be conducted under Chapter 2001, Government Code.  The motion for rehearing required by Chapter 2001, Government Code, shall be filed with the State Office of Administrative Hearings.  The decision of the administrative law judge in the contested case is final and may be appealed in a Travis County district court.(g)  The board and the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors shall pay equally the costs of a contested case.(h)  The Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors has exclusive regulatory oversight over an engineer listed under Subsection (a).|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1157 (H.B. 2284), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2011.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1232 (H.B. 1523), Sec. 2.13, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 1051.651 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 6 - Regulation of Engineering, Architecture, Land Surveying, and Related Practices|Subtitle B - Regulation of Architecture and Related Practices|Chapter 1051 - Texas Board of Architectural Examiners; General Provisions Affecting Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers; Provisions Affecting Only Architects|Subchapter M. Board Powers and Duties: Architects|Section 1051.651. Fees

Sec. 1051.651.  FEES.  (a)  The board may set a fee for a board action involving an administrative expense in an amount that is reasonable and necessary to cover the cost of administering this chapter, unless the amount of the fee is set by this chapter or by the General Appropriations Act.(b)  The board shall set the required renewal fee for:(1)  a resident of this state in an amount that is equal to the sum of:(A)  the amount determined by the board as reasonable and necessary to cover administrative costs;  and(B)  an amount determined annually by the board as reasonable and necessary for the administration of the examination fee scholarship program under Section 1051.653;  and(2)  nonresidents in an amount determined by the board.(c)  The board may accept payment of a fee by electronic means.  The board may charge a fee to process the payment made by electronic means.  The board shall set the processing fee in an amount that is reasonably related to the expense incurred by the board in processing the payment made by electronic means, not to exceed five percent of the amount of the fee for which the payment is made.(d)  A fee set by the board under this section may not be used for the purpose of earning additional revenue for the board.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 331, Sec. 3.13, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 1051.653 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 6 - Regulation of Engineering, Architecture, Land Surveying, and Related Practices|Subtitle B - Regulation of Architecture and Related Practices|Chapter 1051 - Texas Board of Architectural Examiners; General Provisions Affecting Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers; Provisions Affecting Only Architects|Subchapter M. Board Powers and Duties: Architects|Section 1051.653. Examination Fee Scholarships

Sec. 1051.653.  EXAMINATION FEE SCHOLARSHIPS.  (a)  The board shall administer scholarships to applicants for examination under this article in a manner the board determines best serves the public purpose of:(1)  promoting the professional needs of the state;(2)  increasing the number of highly trained and educated architects available to serve the residents of the state;(3)  improving the state's business environment and encouraging economic development; and(4)  identifying, recognizing, and supporting outstanding applicants who plan to pursue careers in architecture.(b)  In determining what best serves the public purpose of the scholarships as described by Subsection (a), the board shall consider at least the financial need of each person who applies for a scholarship under this section.(c)  The amount of the scholarship is the lesser of:(1)  $500;  or(2)  the amount of the required examination fee.(d)  Scholarships under this section are funded by the amount added to each renewal fee under Section 1051.651(b).  The board may not use more than 15 percent of the amount appropriated to the board for scholarships under this section to pay the costs of administering the scholarships.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 331, Sec. 3.13, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 728 (H.B. 2018), Sec. 15.007(f), eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Occ Code § 1051.654 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 6 - Regulation of Engineering, Architecture, Land Surveying, and Related Practices|Subtitle B - Regulation of Architecture and Related Practices|Chapter 1051 - Texas Board of Architectural Examiners; General Provisions Affecting Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers; Provisions Affecting Only Architects|Subchapter M. Board Powers and Duties: Architects|Section 1051.654. Design and Approval of Architect's Seal

Sec. 1051.654.  DESIGN AND APPROVAL OF ARCHITECT'S SEAL.  (a)  The board shall prescribe and approve the seal to be used by an architect.(b)  The design of the seal must be the same as the design used by the board, except that the words "Registered Architect, State of Texas" must be used instead of "Texas Board of Architectural Examiners."|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 331, Sec. 3.13, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 1051.701 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 6 - Regulation of Engineering, Architecture, Land Surveying, and Related Practices|Subtitle B - Regulation of Architecture and Related Practices|Chapter 1051 - Texas Board of Architectural Examiners; General Provisions Affecting Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers; Provisions Affecting Only Architects|Subchapter N. Registration of Architects|Section 1051.701. Registration Required

Sec. 1051.701.  REGISTRATION REQUIRED.  (a)  A person may not engage in the practice of architecture, or offer or attempt to engage in the practice of architecture, as defined in Section 1051.001(7)(A), (B), or (C) unless the person is registered as an architect under this chapter.(b)  A firm, partnership, corporation, or association, including a firm, partnership, corporation, or joint stock association engaged in the practice of engineering under Section 1001.405, may engage in the practice of architecture, represent to the public that the entity is engaged in the practice of architecture or is offering architectural services, or use the word "architect" or "architecture" in any manner in its name only if any practice of architecture or architectural service performed on behalf of the entity is performed by or through a person registered as an architect under this chapter.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003;  Renumbered from Occupations Code Sec. 1051.301 and amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 331, Sec. 3.15, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 208 (H.B. 1573), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Occ Code § 1051.702 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 6 - Regulation of Engineering, Architecture, Land Surveying, and Related Practices|Subtitle B - Regulation of Architecture and Related Practices|Chapter 1051 - Texas Board of Architectural Examiners; General Provisions Affecting Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers; Provisions Affecting Only Architects|Subchapter N. Registration of Architects|Section 1051.702. Use of Architect's Seal

Sec. 1051.702.  USE OF ARCHITECT'S SEAL.  (a)  An architect shall maintain a seal as approved by the board and shall stamp or impress the seal on each drawing or specification issued from the architect's office for use in this state.(b)  A person may not use or attempt to use an architect's seal, a similar seal, or a replica of the seal, unless the use is by or through an architect.(c)  An architect may not permit a person who is not an architect to use the architect's seal without the architect's personal supervision.(d)  A person may not present or attempt to use as the person's own the seal of another person.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003;  Renumbered from Occupations Code Sec. 1051.302 and amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 331, Sec. 3.16, 3.17, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 1051.703 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 6 - Regulation of Engineering, Architecture, Land Surveying, and Related Practices|Subtitle B - Regulation of Architecture and Related Practices|Chapter 1051 - Texas Board of Architectural Examiners; General Provisions Affecting Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers; Provisions Affecting Only Architects|Subchapter N. Registration of Architects|Section 1051.703. Certain Plans or Specifications to Be Prepared Only by Architect

Sec. 1051.703.  CERTAIN PLANS OR SPECIFICATIONS TO BE PREPARED ONLY BY ARCHITECT.  (a)  An architectural plan or specification for any of the following may be prepared only by an architect:(1)  a new building or modification of an existing building intended for occupancy on a 24-hour basis by persons who are receiving custodial care from the proprietor or operator of the building, regardless of the number of stories or square footage of the building;(2)  a new building having construction costs exceeding $100,000 that is to be:(A)  constructed and owned by a state agency, a political subdivision of this state, or any other public entity in this state;  and(B)  used for education, assembly, or office occupancy;  or(3)  an alteration or addition having construction costs exceeding $50,000 that:(A)  is to be made to an existing building that:(i)  is owned by a state agency, a political subdivision of this state, or any other public entity in this state;  and(ii)  is or will be used for education, assembly, or office occupancy;  and(B)  requires the removal, relocation, or addition of a wall or partition or the alteration or addition of an exit.(b)  This section does not prohibit an owner of a building from contracting with an architect or engineer as the prime design professional for a building construction, alteration, or addition project.  Designation as the prime design professional does not expand the scope of practice of an architect or engineer beyond the scope of practice that the architect or engineer is authorized to practice under Chapter 1001 or 1051.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003;  Renumbered from Occupations Code Sec. 1051.303 by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 331, Sec. 3.18, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1157 (H.B. 2284), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Occ Code § 1051.704 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 6 - Regulation of Engineering, Architecture, Land Surveying, and Related Practices|Subtitle B - Regulation of Architecture and Related Practices|Chapter 1051 - Texas Board of Architectural Examiners; General Provisions Affecting Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers; Provisions Affecting Only Architects|Subchapter N. Registration of Architects|Section 1051.704. Examination; Issuance of Certificate

Sec. 1051.704.  EXAMINATION;  ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE.  The board shall:(1)  examine each applicant for registration on any architectural subject or procedure the board requires;  and(2)  issue a certificate of registration to each applicant who passes the examination.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003;  Renumbered from Occupations Code Sec. 1051.304 by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 331, Sec. 3.19, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 1051.705 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 6 - Regulation of Engineering, Architecture, Land Surveying, and Related Practices|Subtitle B - Regulation of Architecture and Related Practices|Chapter 1051 - Texas Board of Architectural Examiners; General Provisions Affecting Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers; Provisions Affecting Only Architects|Subchapter N. Registration of Architects|Section 1051.705. Eligibility and Application for Examination

Sec. 1051.705.  ELIGIBILITY AND APPLICATION FOR EXAMINATION.  (a)  A person may apply for an examination under this chapter if the person:(1)  is a graduate of a recognized university or college of architecture approved by the board;  and(2)  has satisfactory experience in architecture, in an office or offices of one or more legally practicing architects, as prescribed by board rule.(b)  The applicant must present to the board:(1)  a diploma showing that the applicant meets the education requirement established by Subsection (a)(1);  and(2)  evidence acceptable to the board that the applicant meets the experience requirement established by Subsection (a)(2).(c)  The board shall set an examination fee in an amount reasonable and necessary to cover the cost of the examination.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003;  Renumbered from Occupations Code Sec. 1051.305 and amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 331, Sec. 3.20, 3.21, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 1051.751 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 6 - Regulation of Engineering, Architecture, Land Surveying, and Related Practices|Subtitle B - Regulation of Architecture and Related Practices|Chapter 1051 - Texas Board of Architectural Examiners; General Provisions Affecting Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers; Provisions Affecting Only Architects|Subchapter O. Disciplinary Procedures for Architects|Section 1051.751. Disciplinary Powers of Board

Sec. 1051.751.  DISCIPLINARY POWERS OF BOARD.  (a)  On a determination that a ground for discipline exists under Section 1051.752, the board shall:(1)  revoke, suspend, or refuse to renew a certificate of registration;(2)  reprimand a certificate holder;  or(3)  impose an administrative penalty on a person under Subchapter I.(b)  The board may place on probation a person whose certificate of registration is suspended.  If the suspension of a person's certificate is probated, the board may require the person to:(1)  report regularly to the board on matters that are the basis of the probation;(2)  limit practice to the areas prescribed by the board;  or(3)  continue or review professional education until the person attains a degree of skill satisfactory to the board in those areas that are the basis of the probation.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003;  Renumbered from Occupations Code Sec. 1051.401 and amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 331, Sec. 3.23, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 1051.752 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 6 - Regulation of Engineering, Architecture, Land Surveying, and Related Practices|Subtitle B - Regulation of Architecture and Related Practices|Chapter 1051 - Texas Board of Architectural Examiners; General Provisions Affecting Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers; Provisions Affecting Only Architects|Subchapter O. Disciplinary Procedures for Architects|Section 1051.752. Grounds for Disciplinary Action

Sec. 1051.752.  GROUNDS FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTION.  A person is subject to disciplinary action under Section 1051.751 for:(1)  a violation of this subtitle or a board rule adopted under this subtitle that applies to architects;(2)  a failure to provide or to timely provide to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation any document designated by Chapter 469, Government Code, as a document the person is required to provide to the department;(3)  a cause for which the board may refuse to issue a certificate of registration;(4)  gross incompetency in the practice of architecture;(5)  recklessness in the practice of architecture, including recklessness in the construction or alteration of a building by an architect designing, planning, or observing the construction or alteration;(6)  dishonest practice in the practice of architecture by the holder of a certificate of registration;(7)  giving false or forged evidence to the board or a board member in obtaining or assisting another person to obtain a certificate of registration;(8)  aiding or abetting a person not registered under this subtitle in violating this subtitle;  or(9)  using or attempting to use as the person's own the certificate of registration of another person.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003;  Renumbered from Occupations Code Sec. 1051.402 and amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 331, Sec. 3.23, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 14A.055(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 1051.801 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 6 - Regulation of Engineering, Architecture, Land Surveying, and Related Practices|Subtitle B - Regulation of Architecture and Related Practices|Chapter 1051 - Texas Board of Architectural Examiners; General Provisions Affecting Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers; Provisions Affecting Only Architects|Subchapter P. Other Penalties and Enforcement Provisions: Architects|Section 1051.801. Criminal Penalty

Sec. 1051.801.  CRIMINAL PENALTY.  (a)  A person, whether acting independently or on behalf of the person's firm, commits an offense if, in violation of this chapter, the person:(1)  engages in the practice of architecture, or offers or attempts to engage in the practice of architecture;(2)  prepares architectural plans or specifications for and observes or supervises the construction, enlargement, or alteration of a building for another person;  or(3)  advertises or puts out a sign, card, or drawing designating the person as an architect or architectural designer or uses another business or professional title that uses a form of the word "architect."(b)  An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $250 and not more than $1,000. Each day of violation is a separate offense.(c)  In an action brought under this section, the board may be represented by a district or county attorney or by other counsel as necessary.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 331, Sec. 3.24, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 1052.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 6 - Regulation of Engineering, Architecture, Land Surveying, and Related Practices|Subtitle B - Regulation of Architecture and Related Practices|Chapter 1052 - Landscape Architects|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 1052.004. Activities of Landscape Architect Employee

Sec. 1052.004.  ACTIVITIES OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT EMPLOYEE.  This chapter does not limit the ability of an employee of a landscape architect to act under the landscape architect's instructions, control, or supervision.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 331, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 1052.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 6 - Regulation of Engineering, Architecture, Land Surveying, and Related Practices|Subtitle B - Regulation of Architecture and Related Practices|Chapter 1052 - Landscape Architects|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 1052.005. Activities of Certain Persons Not Represented to Be Landscape Architects

Sec. 1052.005.  ACTIVITIES OF CERTAIN PERSONS NOT REPRESENTED TO BE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS.  (a)  This chapter does not apply to a person:(1)  who does not represent that the person is a landscape architect or use a business or professional title that uses a form of the phrase "landscape architect";  and(2)  who is a landscape architect licensed or registered in another state or country who:(A)  does not open or maintain a business in this state;  and(B)  complies with the requirements of Subsection (b).(b)  A person described by Subsection (a) who agrees to perform or represents that the person is able to perform a professional service involved in the practice of landscape architecture may perform a landscape architectural service in this state only if, in performing the service, the person:(1)  employs a landscape architect registered under this chapter as a consultant;  or(2)  acts as a consultant of a landscape architect registered in this state.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 331, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 1052.054 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 6 - Regulation of Engineering, Architecture, Land Surveying, and Related Practices|Subtitle B - Regulation of Architecture and Related Practices|Chapter 1052 - Landscape Architects|Subchapter B. Board Powers and Duties|Section 1052.054. Fees

Sec. 1052.054.  FEES.  (a)  The board may set a fee for a board action involving an administrative expense in an amount that is reasonable and necessary to cover the cost of administering this chapter, unless the amount of the fee is set by the General Appropriations Act.(b)  The board shall set the fee for renewal of a certificate of registration in an amount that is reasonable and necessary to defray administrative costs.(c)  The board may accept payment of a fee by electronic means.  The board may charge a fee to process the payment made by electronic means.  The board shall set the processing fee in an amount that is reasonably related to the expense incurred by the board in processing the payment made by electronic means, not to exceed five percent of the amount of the fee for which the payment is made.(d)  A fee set by the board under this section may not be used for the purpose of earning additional revenue for the board.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 331, Sec. 4.02, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|