Texas Statutes
Subchapter L. Exemptions
Section 1051.606. Activities of Certain Persons Not Represented to Be Architects

Sec. 1051.606. ACTIVITIES OF CERTAIN PERSONS NOT REPRESENTED TO BE ARCHITECTS. (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.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003; Renumbered from Occupations Code Sec. 1051.056 and amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 331, Sec. 3.11, 3.12, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.