Tex.
Occ. Code Section 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.
Source:
Section 1051.606 — Activities of Certain Persons Not Represented to Be Architects, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.1051.htm#1051.606
(accessed Jun. 5, 2024).