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Texas Occupations Code - OCC § 1051.606. Activities of Certain Persons Not Represented to Be Architects

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) This chapter does not apply to a person who does not represent that the person is an architect or architectural designer, or use another business or professional title that uses a form of the word “architect,” and who:

(1) engages in or is employed in the practice of architecture solely as an officer or employee of the United States;

(2) is a legally qualified architect residing in another state or country who:

(A) does not open or maintain an office in this state; and

(B) complies with the requirements of Subsection (b);

(3) prepares architectural plans and specifications for or observes or supervises the alteration of a building, unless the alteration involves a substantial structural or exitway change to the building; or

(4) prepares the architectural plans and specifications for or observes or supervises the construction, enlargement, or alteration of a privately owned building that is:

(A) a building used primarily for:

(i) farm, ranch, or agricultural purposes; or

(ii) storage of raw agricultural commodities;

(B) a single-family or dual-family dwelling or a building or appurtenance associated with the dwelling;

(C) a multifamily dwelling not exceeding a height of two stories and not exceeding 16 units per building;

(D) a commercial building that does not exceed a height of two stories or a square footage of 20,000 square feet; or

(E) a warehouse that has limited public access.

(b) A person described by Subsection (a)(2) who agrees to perform or represents that the person is able to perform a professional service involved in the practice of architecture may perform an architectural service in this state only if, in performing the service, the person:

(1) employs an architect who is a resident of this state as a consultant; or

(2) acts as a consultant of an architect in this state.

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