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tbae
bulletin
architecture
interior design
landscape architecture
Volume V, Issue 1 Summer 2000
chairmans column registration by mail, please include required to generate to comply with
Steven t. ellinger, AIA your e-mail address.* The future is various statutory requirements, this one
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Its around 11:00 p.m. on a Friday need to be prepared. Finally, let me say that I am excited
evening, and youre sitting at your We at TBAE just completed our about the opportunity to serve as
computer drinking a stout decaf. Your Strategic Plan for 2001-2005. Chairman of TBAE. All of the Board
computer beeps to indicate that you Completing a strategic plan requires members and staff make my job much
have e-mail, and you open your mail standing back and reviewing where easier by being so dedicated to their
to find that TBAE has sent you a the agency is and thinking about charge. We have a number of upcoming
reminder to pay your registration where the agency wants to be in the legislative issues to keep us busy, along
renewal prior to the deadline, which future. It is something that TBAE is with continuing work on rules,
you easily take care of on the spot via required to do every two years. Our enforcement cases, and ARE exam
credit card. Additionally, an updated most recent Plan is on our Web site issues. Stay tuned. I encourage you
quarterly TBAE Bulletin is attached. at www.tbae.state.tx.us/home/ to take a leap to our Web site and
This already is todays preferred mode strategicplan.html. It is a com- explore!
of communication and transacting prehensive look at the agencys *Please note that information you
business, and it is the way TBAE plans past, current, and future concerns and provide to TBAE becomes public
to be communicating with you in the needs. The Plan provides a clear information.o
near future. Please dont panic if you understanding of what we are and,
dont have e-mail. But for those of you more importantly, what we hope to
who do, when you renew your be. Of all the reports the agency is whats inside
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Codification of Statutes interior design, real property and Health, Safety, and Welfare ....... 2
The Texas Legislative Council is housing, industrial trades, motor Insight from the Executive
engaged in the codification of the vehicles and transportation, and other Director ................................ 2
Texas statutes that relate to the occupations will be presented during Whats New
licensing and regulation of certain the next regular session of the Agency ................................. 3
professions and business practices. Legislature and, if enacted by the Architecture ......................... 7
The purpose of the Councils statutory Interior Design .................... 9
Legislature, will comprise the
Landscape Architecture .... 10
revision program is to make the remainder of the Occupations Code.
statutes more accessible, under- TBAE will formally review drafts of Enforcement Issues and
standable, and usable. Actions ............................... 10
Title 6, Regulation of Engineering,
During the 76th legislative session, Architecture, and Related Practices, Rules Review .......................... 12
the Legislature enacted the Subtitle B, Regulation of Architecture Questions and Answers ......... 14
Occupations Code, which will codify and Related Practices, Chapters 1051,
Board Meeting Highlights ....... 16
statutes relating to health professions, 1052, and 1053 for Architects (249a),
financial and legal services, law Landscape Architects (249c) and CEPH Log ............................... 17
enforcement and security professions, Interior Designers (249e), respectively. Continuing Education Rules .. 18
and other occupations. A codification The Texas Legislative Council will TBAE Details ........................... 23
of statutes relating to engineering, send preliminary drafts of these
architecture, landscape architecture, Important Dates ............. On Back
chapters to TBAE in late August.o
Board Members
Steven T. Ellinger, AIA - Chairman, Abilene, TX
Chao-Chiung Lee, AIA - Vice-Chairman, Houston, TX Alan R. Lauck - Secretary-Treasurer, Dallas, TX
Paula C. Day - Public Member, Fort Worth, TX Anthony Trevino, Jr. - Public Member, Laredo, TX
John Only Greer, FAIA, CCS - Architect, Bryan, TX Cleveland Turner, III, ASLA - Landscape Architect, Amarillo, TX
D. Virginia Roberts - Public Member, Austin, TX R. Nolen Willis, AIA - Architect, Houston, TX
Volume V, Issue 1 Cathy L. Hendricks, ASID, IIDA, Executive Director 1
health - safety - welfare
Enforcement: Avoid a Referral From TDLR! You should be aware of these important highlights:
512 305 8530
Public Information: State law provides that an architect, interior
· Plans and specifications for buildings or facili-
512 305 9000 designer, or landscape architect who has overall
ties with an estimated construction cost of $50,000
Accounting: responsibility for a project costing $50,000 or
or more must be submitted to the ICP or to TDLR
512 305 8540 more which is subject to the Architectural Barriers
Examinations: within five business days after being signed,
Act is responsible for submitting the projects
512 305 8527 sealed, and dated.
plans and specifications for review by the
Pocket Cards: deadline. As of September 1, 1999, design · If construction has commenced before the
512 305 8543 documents have been sealed, the design profes-
professionals must submit the plans and
Reinstatement:
specifications to an independent contract provider sional still must submit them within five days after
512 305 8528
Reciprocity: (ICP) or to the Texas Department of Licensing affixing the seal, signature, and date.
512 305 8526 and Regulation (TDLR) within five days after · If plans and specifications are not submitted
Executive Directors sealing, signing, and dating them. prior to completion of construction, they must be
Office: 512 305 8535 TDLRs administrative rule §68.20(a) says, submitted to TDLR not to an ICP.
Construction documents covering each subject
· A completed project registration form and
building or facility with an estimated construction cost
review fee should be submitted with the sealed
The TBAE Bulletin is of $50,000 or more shall be shipped, postmarked or
documents if possible.
published by the Texas received by the department or contract provider not
Board of Architectural Ex- later than five business days after the registered · Separate project registration forms are required
aminers as an educational
design professional places the applicable for phased construction or fast track construction
and informational service
professional seal on the construction documents. projects. See §68.70 of TDLRs administrative rules.
to architects, interior
designers, landscape This rule and other architectural barriers If plans and specifications are not submitted
architects, building of- administrative rules went into effect on June 26, within 5 days after they are sealed, TDLR will refer
ficials, schools, and the
general public of the State
2000. Much of this information (including all of the the matter to TBAE. If TBAE determines that the
of Texas. The purpose of forms, an ICP list, and TDLRs administrative rules) registrant violated the Architectural Barriers Act,
this technical bulletin is to is available on the Internet at www.license. then TBAE can penalize the registrant up to $1000
inform all registrants of state.tx.us (click on Architectural Barriers). You also per violation or sanction the registrant via
important issues affect-
ing laws and practices in
may call TDLR at 512 463 3200. reprimand, suspension, or revocation.o
insight from the
the three professions
regulated by TBAE. The
Bulletin also helps to
define the roles of these
professions in relation to
the citizens of the State
of Texas.
executive director
The official text of Cathy L. Hendricks, ASID/IIDA
TBAE rules is filed with
the Office of the Every two years the Legislature is in session, of facilities, enforcement hearings, and the new
Secretary of State for
publication in the Texas and prior to every legislative session TBAE scholarship fund. We think it is important to
Register. prepares a Legislative Appropriations Request keep you informed on matters the agency will
TBAE encourages (LAR). The LAR is prepared and submitted after address in the next legislative session, which
reproduction of this the Strategic Plan is completed. The current LAR begins January 2001.
bulletin with the appro-
priate acknowledgments. covers the fiscal years 1999-2003 and presents This past spring the Board requested two
If you should have any the past years accounting activities along with formal opinions from Attorney General John
questions or comments agency projections for future years. In addition Cornyn. The first request asked for clarification
about the information in to our existing budget items, the LAR includes a and guidance for the Board regarding how to
this bulletin or wish to
order additional copies, list of critical funding needs called Exceptional proceed with the administration of the
please contact: TEXAS Items, which are necessary because the scholarship fund for candidates taking the
BOARD OF ARCHITEC- agencys present funding is not sufficient to cover Architect Registration Exam. The second
TURAL EXAMINERS, PO requirements that were added to the agencys requested information about enforcement of the
Box 12337, Austin, TX
78711-2337 or Gail Hile, responsibilities during the last legislative session. Professional Services Procurement Act against
Managing Editor, 512 305 The items include increases in salaries for governmental entities who do not abide by its
8544, e-mail gail.hile@ employees and funding for enforcement, mandates. Both opinions have been received.
tbae.state.tx.us implementation of continuing education, You can access them from the Attorney
information technology and security, expansion Continued on page 23
2 Volume V, Issue 1
WHATs NEW
AGENCY
Eat Those Lima Beans! requirements designed to equip a larger volume of responses.
In order to better protect the him or her with the knowledge and We also gathered important
health, safety, and welfare of the skills necessary for responsible profile data about our customers
citizens of Texas, it is essential that professional practice. It also will so we can obtain a clearer picture
all registered design professionals assure consumers that design of those we serve. With this
have uniformly high educational professionals registered in Texas information we will be able to set
standards. This was the consensus are highly qualified to provide goals for improving our
of the Texas Legislature in May services to their customers. performance, which should enable
1999, when House Bill1248 was The Legislature included a us to better meet our customers
enacted. grandfather clause in House Bill requirements and expectations.
Do you remember when you 1248 so that the new educational Thank you to all who
were a kid and you had to stay at requirements will not affect persons participated in TBAEs Customer
the dinner table and finish eating who previously (prior to Septem- Service Survey. We appreciate your
your lima beans after everyone else ber 1, 1999) began working toward taking the time to assist us in our
was excused to go outside and the fulfillment of the registration mission to continually improve our
play? Your beans were dry, cold, requirements. performance.
and tasted really awful. If you had
eaten them when you first sat
Customer Service Survey Emeritus Status
down, while the steam was still
drifting off the moist beans, they The results of TBAEs first Emeritus status is available to
would have tasted a lot better. You annual Customer Service Survey registrants who are at least 62 years
might even have enjoyed them. are in and, according to the results, of age, in good standing, and retired
Well, think of complying with the we have met and even exceeded from active practice. Once a
new educational requirements for our goals. Customer satisfaction registrant has been granted emeritus
design professionals as being a lot is a top priority at TBAE. We hold status, the registrant may not offer
like eating lima beans. If you take ourselves to the highest standards or perform professional services but
those extra classes and finish up when it comes to serving our may still use the title architect,
those degrees sooner rather than customers and we continually landscape architect, or interior
later, the new requirements will be monitor ourselves to determine designer. Emeritus registrants may
a lot easier to swallow. You also whether or not we are: be subject to disciplinary action if
will be better prepared for the · providing appropriate and they continue to practice
registration examination and better necessary customer services; professionally after switching to
qualified to provide high quality emeritus status.
· equipping our staff with the
services to your clients. Recently, changes were made to
requisite skills and resources;
The new mandates require that the emeritus rules for architects,
any applicant for architectural, · continually improving our landscape architects, and interior
landscape architectural, or interior services by adding, combining, or designers, and now any registrant
design registration in Texas must eliminating steps or by adding who wishes to switch to emeritus
have graduated from an educational electronic processes; and status must apply on a form provided
program that is acceptable to the by the Board.
· maintaining high performance
Board. The Board recently If an emeritus registrant wishes
standards in terms of attitude, dili-
adopted rules that describe the to resume professional practice, the
gence, and timeliness.
types of educational programs that registrant must request that his or
are acceptable. You can find all of Because of time constraints, her registration be returned to active
the rules on TBAEs Web site, the number of responses fell short status. Please review the emeritus
www.tbae.state.tx.us. of what was expected. However, we rules for your profession for more
This is an important step are confident that the results are information (Rule 1.88 for architects,
forward for Texas. It is a way to reflective of most of the customers Rule 3.88 for landscape architects,
ensure that every Texas design we serve. Future Customer Service and Rule 5.99 for interior designers).
professional has satisfied a Surveys will be implemented These rules can be found on TBAEs
comprehensive set of registration earlier in the fiscal year to allow for Web site under Rules.
Continued on page 8
Volume V, Issue 1 3
whats new
Continuing Education refer to the chart below to determine February 1, 2000 and February 1,
At its meeting on May 19, 2000, when you will be asked to report your 2001 (the year prior to your first
the Board adopted rules requiring CEPH for the first time. reporting year), you will be able to
mandatory continuing education for Eight hours may be carried over carry over up to 8 hours and receive
each registrant in order to comply with from the year immediately prior to the credit for the February 1, 2001 to
the statutory changes enacted by the year being reported. February 1, 2002 reporting year.
76th Texas Legislature. These rules You must comply with the You may use the CEPH log on
will take effect on September 1, 2000. continuing education requirements page 17 of this bulletin. It also is
All registrants must satisfy an annual during your first full renewal year that available on TBAEs Web site at
requirement that they complete at occurs after September 1, 2000. For www.tbae.state.tx.us. It is your
least eight continuing education instance, if you are a landscape responsibility to obtain and maintain
program hours (CEPH) related to architect and your renewal date is an annual log.
health, safety, or welfare. At least one February 1st every year, you should Please do not submit your log
of these hours must be related to begin taking continuing education every year. Each registrant must sign
barrier-free design. In order to ensure courses on February 1, 2001. The a statement on the annual renewal
that all registrants are up to speed first time you will have to report form to verify completion of the
before enforcement of these rules whether you completed the required CEPH. A small percentage
begins, no reporting will be required continuing education requirements of registrants chosen at random will
until after September 1, 2001. will be on the renewal notice you be audited each renewal period.
The first CEPH report will be due receive for your February 1, 2002 Only if you are selected for audit will
on the registrants first renewal date renewal. If you take any continu- you be required to submit your CEPH
after September 1, 2001. Please ing education classes between log for review.
Verify completion of your first year of
Begin accrual of
If your annual renewal date is: CEPH by signing the statement on
Eight CEPH on this date:
your renewal form on this date:
December 1 Interior Designers December 1, 2000 December 1, 2001
February 1 Landscape Architects February 1, 2001 February 1, 2002
February 28 Architects February 28, 2001 February 28, 2002
June 1 Interior Designers June 1, 2001 June 1, 2002
July 31 Architects July 31, 2001 July 31, 2002
August 31 Landscape Architects August 31, 2001 August 31, 2002
Explore TBAEs Web Site For instance, if you want to find Registrants, Statutes, Certifi-
TBAEs Web site provides a a list of accredited programs for cation, Examinations, St u d y
tremendous amount of information architecture or access a list of Guides, Emeritus Status,
about the professions we regulate ARE testing centers or find out Reinstatement, Testing Centers,
and our purpose as a regulatory about reciprocal registration for etc.
agency for the State of Texas. In architects, select Architects from On the other hand, if you want
fact, our site provides so much the top categories. If you want to to get a copy of TBAEs Strategic
information that a newcomer might find out when the next Landscape Plan, read the minutes of a
be overwhelmed. But finding the Architectural Registration Exam is particular board meeting, find out
information you need should not be scheduled or access a copy of the when the next board meeting is
difficult. First, decide if the landscape architectural rules, scheduled, learn how to file a
information you need pertains to select Landscape Architects. If complaint against a registrant or
our agency generally or is more you are looking for a particular nonregistgrant, or print a back
specific to one of the three interior designer or wish to view the issue of a TBAE Bulletin, select
professions we regulate. Then interior design statute, select Home. The vertical menu for
select one of the four primary Interior Designers. The vertical Home includes topics that apply
categories displayed across the menus for these three primary generally to TBAEs role as a
top of every Web page. categories include topics like regulatory agency, such as TBAEs
mission, strategic plan, contacts,
4 Volume V, Issue 1
WHATs NEW
enforcement issues, accounting, reflects a direct effort to the licensing efforts of interior
legislative issues, TBAE Bulletins, undermine the interior design designers, (ii) to take appropriate
etc. licensing laws in effect in various actions to oppose such efforts,
If you just cant find what youre states. Texas is one state where or (iii) to provide Member Boards
looking for, contact Gail Hile at an interior design licensing law with information with which the
512 305 8544 or gail.hile@ currently exists. The Texas Board Member Boards may effectively
tbae.state.tx or sign our guestbook of Architectural Examiners oppose such efforts. Texas law
(located on the home page) where (TBAE) believes that it would be specifically prohibits the use of
you can leave comments about entirely inappropriate for TBAE to state funds to influence the
your opinion of our Web site. support a movement that is passage or defeat of any
Please remember not to leave time- inconsistent with current Texas legislative measure. It would be
sensitive questions or comments law, especially when TBAE is inappropriate for NCARB to use
in the guestbook. If you have a charged with implementation of state funds paid by TBAE to
question about your own regis- that very law. Through this letter, NCARB to support any such
tration or application, check the TBAE wishes to express its lobbying effort.
Web site for the appropriate contact strong opposition to any effort by
person. NCARB to oppose interior design For the above reasons, TBAE
licensing laws. opposes Resolution 00-1. TBAE
NCARB Resolution 00-1 also encourages all Member
TBAE also believes that the Boards to oppose the resolution.
The following Resolution 00-1 proposed resolution is contrary to
titled Opposition to Interior Design NCARBs stated mission. In The original NCARB Resolution
Licensing was proposed by the Article III of its bylaws, NCARB 00-1 was amended before it reached
NCARB Board of Directors to be describes its mission as one to the floor for a vote. The following
considered by NCARBs Member safeguard the health, safety and amendment did pass by a vote of 40
Boards at the June 2000 NCARB welfare of the public and to assist in favor, 5 against, and 1 abstention.
Annual Meeting: Member Boards in carrying out Texas voted in favor of this resolution,
Resolved, inasmuch as the their duties. A significant which was approved as follows:
licensing of interior designers number of NCARB Member Resolved, inasmuch as the
undermines the health, safety, Boards include the imple- licensing of interior designers
and welfare of the public in the mentation of interior design may not protect the health, safety,
built environment, the National licensing laws among their various and welfare of the public in the
Council of Architectural duties. Any NCARB effort to built environment, the National
Registration Boards opposes the oppose interior design licensing Council of Architectural Regis-
enactment of interior designer laws would compromise the tration Boards opposes the
licensing laws and directs the interests of those Member enactment of additional interior
Board of Directors (i) to monitor Boards. It would be inappropriate designer licensing laws and
the licensing efforts of the interior for any Member Board to be a directs the Board of Directors (i)
designers, (ii) to take appropriate member of an organization which to monitor the licensing efforts of
actions to oppose such efforts, officially and very publicly states the interior designers, (ii) to take
and (iii) to continue to support that any of the laws implemented appropriate actions to oppose
Member Boards of the Council by the member Board under- such efforts, and (iii) to continue
with accurate information with mines the health, safety, and to support Member Boards of the
which the Member Boards may welfare of the public in the built Council with accurate information
effectively oppose such efforts. environment. Furthermore, it with which the Member Boards
does not appear that the may effectively oppose such
At its meeting in May, the TBAE efforts.
Board approved the following opposition of interior design
statement in opposition to Resolution licensing laws would work to This topic is on the agenda for
00-1. This statement was sent to safeguard the health, safety, or discussion at the August 23rd TBAE
all NCARB Member Boards: welfare of the public. board meeting. Due to TBAEs
Proposed NCARB Resolution 00- TBAE strongly opposes the use publication timeframe, the results of
1, which has been submitted by of NCARB funds to (i) monitor that meeting cannot be provided in
the Council Board of Directors, this Bulletin.
Volume V, Issue 1 5
WHATs NEW
Issuing Design Documents in number must appear on each page of Regular Session of the Texas
Electronic Format the electronic drawing file, and each Legislature in the spring of 2003. The
In response to comments from page must be dated and review will determine if TBAEs
numerous members of the three design conspicuously marked to clearly purpose and mission are still valid or
professions, the Board has amended indicate that the design documents need to be modified, expanded, or
the rules that regulate a registrants depicted therein are incomplete and eliminated. Sunset Review is an
ability to issue design documents in may not be used for regulatory approval, opportunity for our agency to identify
electronic format. The new rules are permit, or construction. The date on areas in need of improvement and find
found in Subchapter F of the Rules and each page should be the date the ways to better serve the public. The
Regulations of the Board. They allow registrant applies the required agency looks forward to the
a registrant to issue design documents information on the electronic drawing opportunity for meaningful comment
in electronic format whenever the file or, if it is automatically applied, regarding its performance and the need
registrant would be able to issue the the date the registrant issues the for change. link is here.
same documents on paper. electronic drawing file.
If a registrant wishes to issue a 1
Insert Rule 1.103(f) for architects, Rule
final, sealed drawing, the registrant 3.103(f) for landscape architects, or Rule Clarification: TBAE Addresses
may issue it in electronic format as long 5.113(f) for interior designers. All regular correspondence
as the registrant places a specific 2
Insert Architects, Landscape Archi- should be mailed to TBAE, PO
statement on the drawing in lieu of the tects, or Interior Designers, as Box 12337, Austin, TX 78711-
registrants actual signature. Each appropriate. •
2337.
page of the electronic drawing file If you have an express letter that
Registration Numbers
should display the registrants seal, the requires a physical address, you
Required in Advertisements
date, and the following statement: should use TBAE, 333 Guadalupe,
This electronic drawing file is TBAE wants to remind all Suite 2-350, Austin, TX 78701-3942.
released under the authority of registrants that as of January 1, 2001, Most importantly, all renewal
[registrants name, registration the agencys enforcement staff will payments should be mailed to
number] on [date], who maintains begin to investigate violations of Rule our lockbox in the pre-addressed
the original file. This electronic 1.146 (architects), Rule 3.146 envelope that you receive with
drawing file may be used as a (landscape architects), and Rule 5.156 each renewal notice. The lockbox
background drawing. Pursuant to (interior designers). address is TBAE, PO Box 13179,
Rule _____1 of the Rules and These rules require registrants to Austin, TX 78711-3179. No regular
Regulations of the Texas Board of include their professional registration correspon-dence should be mailed
Architectural Examiners, the user numbers in all advertisements. The to the lockbox, and only the signed
of this electronic drawing file agrees Board has determined that, for and properly completed renewal
to assume all responsibility for any purposes of these rules, the term form should be included with your
modification to or use of this advertisements is limited to e-mail renewal payment. The lockbox is
drawing file that is inconsistent with directories, Web sites, newspapers, intended to handle the deposit of
the requirements of the Rules and and display advertisements (not free your renewal payment in the most
Regulations of the Texas Board of listings) in telephone directories. efficient manner, but it is not
Architectural Examiners. No person For firms that employ more than one equipped to handle regular
may make any modification to this architect, landscape architect, or correspondence. Any other
electronic drawing file without the interior designer, only a single documents mailed to that address
_______ 2 express written registration number must be displayed. will very likely be lost.
permission. The agency has been notified
Sunset Review Scheduled for 2003
The date on each page should be that some registrants are not
the date the registrant applies the TBAE is scheduled for review by the receiving return envelopes with
required statement on the electronic Texas Sunset Advisory Commission in their renewal forms. The agency
drawing file or, if it is automatically 2003. The Sunset Advisory pays for this service and we want
applied, the date the registrant issues Commission is an independent state to insure that all registrants receive
the electronic drawing file. agency composed of 10 individuals the service. Please send an e-mail
If a registrant wishes to issue an appointed by the Lieutenant Governor message to echo.bacon@
incomplete drawing, the registrant and the Speaker of the House. They tbae.state.tx.us if you do not
may issue it in electronic format as well. will conduct a series of evaluations and receive a pre-addressed envelope
The registrants name and registration hearings which will culminate with the with your renewal form.o
6 Volume V, Issue 1
WHATs NEW
Texas Board Adopts NCARB IDP ARCHITECTURE New indication forms will be
Requirements mailed to each ARE candidate in
The Texas Board of Architectural implementation phase with China and September to reflect the adjusted
Examiners has decided to adopt the help to expedite the evaluation and fees. To avoid delays in processing
NCARB IDP requirements as the IDP accrediation process for Chinese your voucher requests, be sure to
requirements currently in effect for educational programs in architecture. send a separate payment and
Texas architectural registration. indication form for each exam section.
ARE Fee Changes
Individuals who wish to apply for
architectural registration in Texas The following fees will take effect
must satisfy the IDP requirements on October 1, 2000. Please note Texas Test Centers
in effect at the time of enrollment in that if TBAE does not receive your The following is a list of all Texas
the IDP program. check in time to ensure that the test centers for the ARE. You may
Chauncey Group receives a voucher call Prometrics Registration Center at
request from TBAE prior to 800 479 6215 to schedule your
IDP Workbook Available from
October 1st , you should adhere to appointments. All of these test
NCARB
the following fee schedule: centers must be open Monday
A new record-keeping tool is through Saturday for ARE testing. If
available on the NCARB Web site Pre-Design $92
General Structures 92 you experience a problem with any
which will simplify your IDP location, please let us know about it.
Lateral Forces 92
paperwork. The IDP Training Unit
Mech. & Electrical Systems 92 Abilene 915 698 7858
Workbook uses an Excel Materials & Methods 92 Amarillo 806 359 1037
spreadsheet format for recording Construction Documents 92 Arlington 817 572 6690
hours on a daily basis. The Site Planning 143 Austin 512 441 7020
Workbook converts hours into Building Planning 143 Beaumont 409 899 9798
Training Units and cumulatively Building Technology 143 Bedford 817 858 0084
tracks time daily, weekly, and multi- Corpus Christi 361 993 3793
weekly. This provides an at-a-glance As you know, if you have failed a El Paso 915 587 7323
way for interns and their supervisors section of the ARE, you must wait Houston (Clearlake) 281 488 6144
to assess strong and weak training at least 6 months before you can re- Kingwood 281 361 9243
areas. Each Workbook consists of take that section. If you wish to Lubbock 806 785 4400
purchase a new voucher to re-take Mesquite 972 686 3310
18 weekly Training Unit Logs. With Midland 915 520 9418
a total of 10 Workbooks, this an exam section, please wait until
at least 5 ½ months have passed New Braunfels 830 629 3808
provides enough space to record an San Antonio 210 494 7263
entire internship! before ordering the new voucher. We
Sugar Land 281 491 9200
The Workbook may be will not be able to accept your Tyler 903 510 2842
downloaded directly from the NCARB payment prior to that time. Waco 254 772 2467
Web site at www.ncarb.org/idp/
idpworkbook.html. MOVING? BE SURE TO NOTIFY THE TBAE OFFICE
Please print or type all information
Board Members Serving in
(Please note that all information provided will be public information.)
NCARB Positions
TBAE Chairman Steve Ellinger, Name of Registrant: ___________________________________________
AIA, of Abilene was elected to serve Reg. No:____________ Landscape Interior
as Vice-Chairman of NCARBs (x) Architect __________ Architect _________ Designer __________
_
Southern Conference and also was
appointed to an NCARB ARE Old Address:__________________ New Address:_________________
subcommittee. Mr. Ellinger will be _____________________________ ____________________________
looking for ways to make the ARE
more affordable for all candidates. _____________________________ ____________________________
TBAE Vice-Chairman Chao- Work Phone # _________________ Home Phone #________________
Chiung Lee of Houston has been Fax # ________________________
reappointed to NCARBs Committee E-mail ______________________
on International Relations. His goal
is to finish the bilateral agreement Date:________________ Signature: _____________________________
Volume V, Issue 1 7
WHATs NEW
Clarifications: architectural firm unless a duly licensed architect and is not involved in the
· Corporate architectural practice - architect supervises or performs ser- building design and construction
Non-architects may not offer or vices for all design projects undertaken industry. The title often is used very
perform architectural services in by the firm. Otherwise, consumers generally to describe an occupation
Texas and may not use any form of might be led to believe that services that is centered around the creation
the title architect to describe rendered by non-architects actually of something. Most recently, the
themselves or their work. There are were performed by licensed architects. agency has received inquiries
limited exceptions to this rule. Those Non-architects must be very careful regarding persons within the software
ex-ceptions, which allow a non- to avoid using any form of the title industry who use the title software
architect to prepare plans and architect inappropriately or implying architect.
specifications for certain types of to consumers that licensed architects Does a non-architects use of
construction projects, are found in are performing any services that actually software architect violate the Texas
Section 10 and Section 14 of the are being performed by non-architects. law that regulates the title architect?
Architects Registration Law, Article If these restrictions are violated, the The short answer to this question is
249a, Vernons Texas Civil Statutes. Board may impose administrative No. TBAE follows a long standing
A non-architect may take advantage penalties and seek injunctive action policy that allows people who are not
of any of the exceptions only if the against the person(s) responsible. For associated with the building design
non-architect does not use any form serious violations, the Board also may and construction industry to make use
of the title architect in connection seek criminal prosecution. of the title architect or a derivation of
with his or her work. If you have information about an the title architect. When the use of
Subject to the exceptions individual or firm that may be in the title is not connected with building
discussed above, corporations may violation of these provisions, please design or construction, there seems
not offer or perform architectural contact TBAEs enforcement to be little chance for confusion on the
services in Texas unless an architect division at 512 305 8530. part of consumers who might
duly licensed in Texas has agreed to Note: The Board is reviewing the otherwise be misled into thinking that
act as the Architect of Record for the rules that govern this area of practice. they are hiring licensed architects.
corporation. An architect who is acting Please pay close attention to Like other licensed professions with
as the Architect of Record for a Texas upcoming changes to Subchapter G. titles that are regulated in Texas think
corporation must file an Architect of of inspector and doctor there are
Record affidavit with the Board. Even if · Software industrys use of the title situations where the use of the title
a corporation has an Architect of Record, architect - TBAE occasionally architect by an unlicensed individual
that corporation still may not make a receives a complaint regarding the use is acceptable. Any questions about this
general offer of architectural services to of some form of the title architect by issue can be directed to TBAEs
the public or advertise itself as an a person who is not a registered enforcement division at 512 305 8530.
How To Contact NCARB
NCARB
1801 K Street, NW, Suite 1100
Washington, DC 20006-1310
Tel: 202 783 6500
Fax: 202 783 0290
Place in an envelope and mail to: www.ncarb.org o
Emeritus Status from Page 3
TEXAS BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL EXAMINERS Please note that if you decide to
P. O. BOX 12337 resume professional practice, all
AUSTIN, TX 78711-2337 annual continuing education
requirements must be completed and
the active renewal fee and status
change fee must be paid before
returning to active status. Please
contact TBAE for an application if you
wish to return to active status.o
8 Volume V, Issue 1
WHATs NEW
INTERIOR DESIGN
Clarification: Who Can Offer All design solutions must address UT San Antonio Accreditation
Interior Architecture? the principles of universal design. At its May meeting, the
Rule 1.25 limits the use of the title NCIDQ has prepared a transition Accreditation Commission of the
architect or various constructions plan to provide candidates who are Foundation for Interior Design
thereof to persons holding Certificates in the process of completing the Education Research (FIDER)
of Registration for Architecture. previous exam format a means to awarded initial accreditation to
Therefore, a registered interior designer transition into the new exam format the University of Texas at San
may not use the term interior where possible. Please check the Antonio School of Architectures
architecture to describe his or her work. NCIDQ Web site at www.ncidq.org program leading to a Bachelor of
However, if the interior designer also for information about the transition Science in Interior Design. The
is a registered architect, the title is plan and the new exam sections. accreditation decision marks a
not only acceptable, but appropriate. Because the new exam format is major step forward for the program
different from the previous format, and is the result of a number of
NCIDQ Announces Changes to candidates who are in the process years of effort by the faculty and
Exam are encouraged to complete the administrators in the School of
remaining sections of the previous Architecture.
The National Council for Interior exam format. The transition plan The accreditation team visited
Design Qualification (NCIDQ) has provides a means for current the campus in October 1999.
announced changes to its qualifica- candidates to receive credit for During its visit, the team reviewed
tion examination effective Fall 2000. passing sections of the previous extensive documentation and
The new exam format will be multiple-choice sections in most, but exhibits prepared by program
administered for the first time on not all, cases. This credit will be valid developers Diane Hays and Mary
October 6-7, 2000. Previously, the until after the October 2002 Helen Pratte, interviewed students
NCIDQ exam consisted of three examination. Because the practicum and faculty, and met with academic
multiple-choice sections and three sections have been combined into administrators. Their subsequent
practicum (design) sections. The new one section (the previous exam report recommended the initial
exam format will be composed of two format had three sections), any accreditation which was accepted
multiple-choice sections and one candidate who has passed two or by the FIDER Board of Trustees.
practicum (design) section: fewer sections of the previous The FIDER accreditation is the
· Section I, Principles and Prac- practicum exam sections will have first of two being sought by the
tices of Interior Design (multiple- to complete the previous format or School of Architecture; the second
choice section - 150 questions), be required to pass the entire is from the National Architectural
addresses the domains of project practicum section of the new exam Accreditation Board (NAAB). At
organization, programming, sche- format. The three practicum sec- present, the architecture program
matics, and design development. tions of the previous exam format will has candidacy status with NAAB
· Section II, Contract Development be administered in October 2000 and will host NAABs final visit next
and Administration (multiple-choice only to candidates who have credit year.
section - 125 questions), addresses the for one or more of the previous
domains of contract documents and practicum sections. The extra
contract administration. administration of the three previous Next Exam Dates
Many questions in Sections I and practicum sections in October 2000
II incorporate drawings, pictures, National Council for Interior
will give these candidates an Design Qualification Examination:
symbols, and textual formats typi- additional opportunity to complete
cal in the interior design profession, the previous exam format. Exam Date: 4/6/01 and 4/7/01*
requiring candidates to recall, apply, Sections Tested: All Sections
and analyze information. Application Deadline: 12/1/00
· Section III, Schematics and Design How To Contact NCIDQ
Exam Notice Mailed: 1/15/01
Development (practicum section), re- NCIDQ Exam Fee Due: 2/1/01
quires candidates to produce a design 1200 18th Street, NW, Suite 1001
solution. Candidates will receive a pro- Washington, DC 20036-2506 *The next NCIDQ exam will be
gram based on a multi-functional facil- Tel: 202 721 0220 administered October 6 & 7, 2000,
ity. All candidates for a given test Fax: 202 721 0221 but the deadline to register for that
date will receive the same problem. www.ncidq.org exam has passed.
Volume V, Issue 1 9
WHATs NEW
LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECTURE Before you enroll in any academic
New Experience Requirement program, be sure to check with TBAE
for Landscape Architectural to verify that you will receive the credit
Cleveland Turner Appointed to
Applicants you need to qualify for the LARE.
CLARB Position
At its January 2000 meeting, the
TBAE Board member Cleveland
Board adopted a change in the Next Exam Dates*
Turner III, ASLA, was elected to the
registration requirements to include
position of Regional Director of the Landscape Architectural Registration
a two-year internship for landscape
Southern Conference of CLARB at Examination (LARE):
architectural applicants. In addition
the annual meeting in the Fall of 1999. Exam Date: 6/11-13/01
to completing a professional degree
Mr. Turner is serving his second term Sections Tested: All
from an LAAB accredited program,
on the Board after being appointed Application Deadline: 2/1/01
applicants must work for at least two
by Governor Clements in 1989 and Exam Notice Mailed: 2/28/01
years under the direct supervision of
again by Governor Bush in 1995. Exam Fee Due: 04/01/01
a registered landscape architect
before applying for the LARE in *The next LARE will be administered
Texas. FYI . . . December 3 & 4, 2000, but the
An applicant for landscape The program accredited by the deadline to register for that exam has
architectural registration by Landscape Architectural Accredi- passed.
examination who commenced his/ tation Board (LAAB) at Texas Tech
her education or experience in University is the Bachelor of How To Contact CLARB
landscape architecture prior to Landscape Architecture (BLA). CLARB
September 1, 1999, is subject to the The MLA at UT Arlington and both 12700 Fair Lakes Circle, Ste. 110
rules and regulations in effect at that the BLA and MLA at Texas A&M Fairfax, VA 22033
time and is not required to complete University are LAAB accredited. Tel: 703 818 1300
the two years of experience.
Fax: 703 818 1309
www.clarb.orgo
enforcement issues and actions
Texas Disciplinary Administrative Penalties $3,000 for failing to affix his
registration expiration date to original
Cases Delfino Garza, Jr., Architect -
contract documents, failing to affix
Laredo, TX (Administrative penalty of
his seal to plan sheets prepared by
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
$700 for failing to submit plans and
consultants retained by him and for
Formal Disciplinary Action specifications for TDLR review in a
failure to engage necessary design
During the past year, TBAEs timely manner.)
professionals competent and
enforcement staff has been actively Claudia O. Lummis, Interior
authorized to practice in their
investigating formal complaints. Designer - Houston, TX (Admin-
disciplines.)
The following enforcement cases istrative penalty of $3,500 for making
Clyde D. Pope, Architect - Spring,
involve individuals who have been omissions, assertions, or repre-
TX (Administrative penalty of $1,000
sanctioned by the Board. sentations in her practice of interior
for violation of the laws that govern
design which were fraudulent,
the registration of architects in the
Registration Surrendered deceitful, or misleading or created a
State of Arkansas.)
misleading impression; and failing to
Terry Ken Baumeister, Architect Stephen K. Upham, Architect -
seal the design documents prepared
- Oklahoma City, OK (Voluntary Houston, TX (Administrative penalty
by the architectural consultant she
surrender of his architects license of $1,000 for practicing or offering to
retained.)
in lieu of contesting allegations practice architecture in a jurisdiction
Danny D. McLarty, Architect - Ft.
against him.) where he was not registered.)
Worth, TX (Administrative penalty of
10 Volume V, Issue 1
enforcement issues and actions
Formal Reprimands Erik Extrell (Ft. Worth, TX) George Attal (Austin, TX)
John Fox (Houston, TX) Kay J. Bancroft (Big Spring, TX)
John Cochran, Interior Designer -
Ft. Worth, TX (Reprimanded and Larry W. Garnett (Glen Rose, TX) Jennifer Bowman (Big Spring, TX)
ordered to pay investigative costs for Tracy Green (Austin, TX) James B. Boyd (Georgetown, TX)
preparing architectural plans Richard Herman (Los Angeles, CA) Debbie L. Cherry* (Marble Falls, TX)
improperly.) Joaquin Herrera (Houston, TX) David Delaunay (Houston, TX)
Lori L. Potter, Interior Designer - Ray Huffman (Houston, TX) Wendy Dunham (Austin, TX)
San Angelo, TX (Reprimanded and Betsy Kersting (Dallas, TX) Jan A. Hoover (Paris, TX)
ordered to pay investigative costs for Kevin S. King (Highland Village, TX) Dawn W. Jackson (Houston, TX)
preparing and issuing incomplete John Lively (Carrollton, TX) Diane Johnson (Waxahachie, TX)
interior design plans without marking W. W. Milliet (Houston, TX) Betsy Kersting (Dallas, TX)
the plans to indicate that they were Matt Morris (Burton, TX) Debbie Lynn (Marble Falls, TX)
incomplete and not intended for Barry H. Norwood (Houston, TX) Sheryl McKiernan (Round Rock, TX)
bidding, permit, or construction Dave OBrien (Acton, TX) Beverly McKinney (Marble Falls, TX)
purposes.) Lynda OBrien (Acton, TX) Jay Ryll (McKinney, TX)
Mark E. Swenson, Architect - Hossein Oskouie (Houston, TX) Shirlee Ryll (McKinney, TX)
Houston, TX (Reprimanded for failing
Mike Pustka (New Braunfels, TX) Joseph Singleterry (McAllen, TX)
to seal, sign, and date plans and
G. L. Rademacher (Hurst, TX) David M. Slaughter (Laredo, TX)
specifications he issued for use in
Mario Sanchez (Houston, TX) Cody Watts (Acton, TX)
Texas.)
Jeanne C. Whittington, Interior Janet E. Schwartz (Houston, TX)
*Debbie L. Cherry is now a registered
Designer - Austin, TX (Reprimanded Joseph Singleterry (McAllen, TX) interior designer in good standing.
and ordered to pay investigative costs Bridgette Spencer (Dallas, TX)
for misrepresentation of her Chris Travis (Round Top, TX)
professional qualifications and Rogelio Troyo (Edinburg, TX) Corrections and Clarifications
affiliations.) Mark Van Doren (Houston, TX)
In the last issue of the TBAE
John R. Wedum (Aspen, CO)
Bulletin, Anthony Alofsin was listed
Cases Against Nonregistrants Todd A. Whistler (Pearland, TX) with other individuals who were
Helen A. Wilson (San Antonio, TX) ordered to cease practicing
The Board has ordered the
following people to refrain from Holly Young -Kincannon (Austin, TX) architecture or using a form of the
practicing architecture or using a Ali Zare (Houston, TX) title architect to describe
form of the title architect to themselves or services they offer or
describe themselves or services The Board has ordered the perform in Texas. We wish to clarify
they offer or perform in Texas: following people to refrain from using that the Board did not find Mr. Alofsin
the title landscape architect to had practiced architecture or used
Corky Allen (Midland, TX) describe themselves or the services the title architect improperly in
Gina Allen ( Midland, TX) they offer or perform in Texas: Texas. The Board regrets that the
Ben E. Allers (Kansas City, MO) Joe Cross (Fredericksburg, TX) reference in the Bulletin might have
John B. Baker (Lubbock, TX) Chad Denman (Austin, TX) suggested otherwise and apologizes
Anand Barot (Sugar Land, TX) John Dodds (Fredericksburg, TX) to Mr. Alofsin for this error.
Kevin Batchelor (Houston, TX) Bonnie Doles (Austin, TX) In the last issue of the TBAE
James B. Boyd (Georgetown, TX) Eric B. Moore (Dallas, TX) Bulletin, Juan Miro was listed with
Robert Cameron (Houston, TX) other individuals who were ordered
Richard A. Cashen (Dallas, TX) to cease practicing architecture or
The Board has ordered the
Franky Castilla (Belclair, TX) using a form of the title architect
following people to refrain from using
John Cochran (Ft. Worth, TX) to describe themselves or services
the title interior designer to describe
Scott A. Collins (Richardson, TX) they offer or perform in Texas. We
themselves or the or the term interior
wish to clarify that Mr. Miro com-
Truett Craft (Lubbock, TX) design to describe services they offer
pleted the registration process
Hobson Crow (Austin, TX) or perform in Texas:
shortly after the effective date of the
David DeLaunay (Houston, TX) Tom Addison (Laredo, TX) Boards Order. He currently is a reg-
Manuel Diosdado (Houston, TX) Ann Attal (Austin, TX) istered architect in good standing.o
Wendy Dunham (Austin, TX)
Volume V, Issue 1 11
rules review
Since the publication of the · change the requirements Continuing Education Require-
last TBAE Bulletin (Summer relating to the completion, ments (all three professions)
1999), the Board has revised correction, revision, or supple- Rules 1.72, 3.72, 5.82.
many of its rules. Following is mentation of work prepared by Continuing Education Program
a summary of the most another so that the restrictions now Requirements. The Board adopted
significant revisions. Please apply only if the original work was new rules requiring each registrant
refer to the text of the rules prepared by another licensed to participate in continuing education
themselves for a more com- design professional; and activities during each annual
prehensive examination of the · require design professionals to registration period. The rules
revisions. seal, sign, and date feasibility include the following requirements:
studies. · Eight continuing education
Sealing Rules (architecture and program hours (CEPH) must be
1.101 and 5.111 Seal Required.
interior design*) completed annually;
These sections were modified to
1.103 and 5.113 Required Use. include language that previously · Five CEPH must involve
These rules were substantially appeared elsewhere in the sealing structured course study; three
revised to: rules. They also were modified to CEPH may involve self study;
· provide a specific list of the make it clear that registrants must · All CEPH must include the
types of documents that must bear seal all work issued for use in Texas study of relevant technical and
the registrants seal and signature which has been prepared by them professional subjects related to the
(across the face of the seal) and or under their Supervision and publics health, safety, and welfare;
the date of signature; Control. · At least one CEPH must
1.102 and 5.112 Type and Design. involve the study of topics related
· eliminate the requirement that to barrier-free design; and
registrants include their registration The amendments prohibit the use of
an impression or embossing seal so · Registrants must maintain
expiration date when they seal annual detailed records of their
documents; that the seal on any document will
be reproduced if the document is continuing education activities and
· allow for increased dissem- copied. Also, preprinted documents retain proof that they have fulfilled
ination of sealed electronic no longer are prohibited. the requirements for three years.
drawings and specifications as 1.104 and 5.114 Prohibitions. The rules list types of activities
long as they include a specific These are new rules that consolidate that may qualify to fulfill continuing
statement in lieu of the registrants and clarify preexisting prohibitions education program requirements
signature; incomplete (unsealed) related to the professional seal. The and state that the Board has final
drawings and specifications also most significant change involves authority to award or deny credit
may be released in electronic the replacement of the term Direct claimed by a registrant. The rules
format but must bear the Supervision with Supervision and also list several categories of
registrants name and registration Control. This change was made so registrants who are exempt from
number and be dated and clearly that the registrant may seal the continuing education
marked to indicate that they are documents prepared by other requirements. A registrant may be
incomplete and their approved use persons not working in close subject to disciplinary action for
is limited; proximity to the registrant as long violating the continuing education
· eliminate the requirement that as the registrant participates rules. The complete text of the
registrants seal documents sealed adequately in the development of continuing education rules for each
by the professional consultants, the documents. profession is printed on pages
18-22 of this newsletter.
such as engineers, they retain; *The sealing rules for landscape
· require design professionals to architects underwent the most Statement of Jurisdiction (all
maintain a sealed, signed, and significant modifications. Their three professions)
dated paper or microform copy of requirements now are consistent with Rules 1.106, 3.105, 5.115. Other
the sealing requirements for architects
construction documents released Professional Responsibilities. The
and interior designers. The Board
for regulatory approval, permit, or recommends that landscape architects Board made minor modifications to
construction purposes for a period read the entire text of the new rules very the existing requirement that
of 10 years from the date of carefully and modify their sealing registrants provide each client with
substantial completion of the practices accordingly. a written statement regarding the
project;
12 Volume V, Issue 1
rules review
Boards jurisdiction and including professionally is subject to disciplinary architectural educational program
the Boards mailing address and action by the Board. accredited by the National
telephone number. The most Architectural Accreditation Board
significant modification is a Displaying Certificate of Regis- (NAAB). Applicants can no longer
recommendation that the Statement tration Multiple Offices (all three substitute 8 years of education and
of Jurisdiction (formerly called professions) experience for the degree
Statement of Certification) include Rules 1.63, 3.63, 5.73. Display requirement, although applicants are
the address of the Boards Web site. of Certificate. These rules were still required to complete the
amended to clarify that a registrant requirements of the Intern
Inactive Registration Status (all must display his or her certificate of Development Program (IDP). A
three professions) registration at each Texas office grandfather clause was included for
Rules 1.71, 3.71, 5.81. Inactive maintained by the registrant. If a applicants who commenced their
Registration Status. These rules registrant maintains more than one education or experience prior to
allow a registrant whose registration office, the registrant must obtain a September 1, 1999, the effective date
is active and in good standing to apply duplicate certificate from the Board of the statutory changes.
for inactive status. A registrant whose for each additional office. Registrants
registration is inactive may not: may not copy certificates for display. Publicly Owned Buildings
· Practice the registered (architecture only)
profession; Prototypical Design (architecture Rule 1.212. Publicly Owned
· Use the title architect, only) Buildings. The rule was amended
landscape architect, or interior Rule 1.105. Prototypical Design. only to clarify existing statutory
designer, as applicable, or use any The Board adopted this rule to allow requirements but not to change the
variation of the title to describe the architects to adapt and seal substantive meaning of those
registrants work; or prototypical design documents requirements. It describes the
· Display a seal, certificate, or prepared and sealed by another circumstances under which an
pocketcard. architect as long as the following architect is required to prepare
In order to return to active status, requirements are satisfied: construction documents for publicly
a registrant must complete all · The prototypical design has been owned buildings.
continuing education requirements for used in multiple locations;
each year of inactive status, pay a · The adapting architect has sent Eligibility for Registration by Exam-
fee prescribed by the Board, and take written notice to the original ination (landscape architecture only)
the registration examination if the architect; Rule 3.21. Eligibility. The Board
registrant has been on inactive status · The adapting architect thoroughly amended this rule in accordance
for 5 years or longer without active reviews and makes appropriate with statutory changes enacted
registration in another jurisdiction. If changes to the prototypical design; during the 76th legislative session.
an inactive registrant violates any of and The rule now requires that applicants
the restrictions, his or her registration · The adapting architect seals and for registration by examination hold
may be revoked or suspended or the accepts responsibility for the a professional degree from a
registrant may be ordered to pay a adapted design. landscape architectural educational
fine of up to $1,000 per day The rule requires the adapting program accredited by the
architect to keep a copy of the Landscape Architectural Accredi-
Emeritus Status (all three professions) complete original set of prototypical tation Board (LAAB). Applicants can
Rules 1.88, 3.88, 5.99. Emeritus plans and specifications bearing the no longer substitute 7 years of
Fee. These rules were amended to original architects seal for 10 years. experience for the degree
clarify the requirement that a registrant requirement. Another new require-
must retire from professional practice Eligibility for Registration by
Examination (architecture only) ment mandates that each applicant
before applying for emeritus status. have at least 2 years of experience
Once granted emeritus status, a Rule 1.21. Eligibility. The Board
amended this rule in accordance working under a licensed landscape
registrant may not return to architect. A grandfather clause was
professional practice unless his or her with statutory changes enacted
during the 76th legislative session. included for applicants who
registration is changed back to active commenced their education or
status. The rules specify that an The rule now requires that applicants
for registration by examination hold experience prior to September 1,
emeritus registrant who practices 1999, the effective date of the
a professional degree from an
statutory changes.
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rules review
Eligibility for Registration by · Any other baccalaureate assistant level program plus 60
Examination (interior design only) degree plus an associates degree credit hours toward any
Rule 1.103. Eligibility. The Board or a two- or three-year certificate baccalaureate degree.
amended this rule in accordance with in interior design; A grandfather clause was
statutory changes enacted during the (All except the first option listed included for applicants who
76th legislative session. The rule now above will expire on September 1, commenced their education or
requires that applicants for registration 2006.) experience prior to September 1,
by examination must have 6 years of · Completion, prior to August 1999, the effective date of the
approved interior design education and 31, 2010, of 6 years of experience statutory changes.
experience as determined by the Table working under the direct Seal Design (interior design only)
of Equivalents for Interior Design in supervision of a registered interior Rule 5.112. Type and design.
effect at the time the application is designer or a registered architect The Board amended the design of
filed. The rule defines approved plus an associates degree in the seal used by interior designers.
interior design education as: interior design from an approved The amendment deleted the lines
· Graduation from a program program plus 60 credit hours appearing beneath the seal for the
granted professional status by the toward any baccalaureate degree; signature, sealing date, and
Foundation for Interior Design or registration expiration date. The rule
Education Research (FIDER); · Completion, prior to August also was amended to require the
· Graduation from a program 31, 2010, of 4 years of experience signature to appear across the face
granted professional status by the working under the direct of the seal. As amended, the rule
National Architectural Accreditation supervision of a registered interior no longer requires the registrant to
Board (NAAB); designer or a registered architect affix his or her registration
· A doctorate, masters, or plus completion of a FIDER expiration date to sealed
baccalaureate degree in interior accredited pre-professional documents.o
design;
Questions and answers
My license has been revoked and not want my license to be revoked. attention of the Registration Evaluator
now I want to reinstate it. How How can I switch to inactive status? in the agencys registration division.
can I reinstate my license? Call the agency (512 305 9000) Include a written request to exchange
Call the agency (512 305 9000) and ask to speak with a Registration the voucher, your correct mailing
and ask to speak with a Registration Records Coordinator in the address, your social security number,
Records Coordinator in the agencys agencys registration division. The and the $15 exchange fee. The new
registration division. The Coordinator Coordinator will send you an vouchers do not have an expiration
will send you a reinstatement application for inactive status with date, but you must pay your annual
package. Once you return the information about the status change record maintenance fee to remain
completed package of forms, your fee. After the agency receives your eligible to test.
application will be reviewed and, if completed application and status
approved, you then will be notified in change fee, your application will be I am an exam candidate moving
writing and instructed to send in the reviewed. Your registration must be to another state. How can I
reinstatement fee. If your license has in good standing with no fees transfer my records to the new
been revoked longer than five years, outstanding. If approved, your state board?
you must show evidence that you are status will be changed to inactive. Look on the Internet or call your
currently registered in another state. national exam provider (NCARB,
If you cannot provide such evidence, I am an ARE candidate, but I CLARB, or NCIDQ) for the new state
you must take the registration exam dont have time to take an exam boards address and telephone
for your profession. section before my voucher for number. Each national exam
that section expires. How can I providers Web site has a list of all
I do not currently need to have get a replacement? the other states professional boards
an active license in Texas, yet I do Return the original voucher to the with a contact name and phone
14 Volume V, Issue 1
Questions and answers
number or e-mail address for each May a registrant who holds an Yes. Effective August 1, 2000,
one. Contact the new board to emeritus registration practice registrants may release incomplete
determine its procedures and without charging a fee or drawings and specifications, without
application fees. Then send a written prepare plans for a project when the registrants seal or signature
request to the Registration Evaluator those plans could be prepared affixed, for any purpose other than
at TBAE that your file and exam by a person who is not a regulatory approval, permit, or
scores be transferred to the new state. registered design professional? construction. However, the
Your records will be transferred and No. Emeritus status offers the documents must be dated, bear the
your Texas file then will be closed. privilege of continuing to use the title registrants name and registration
architect, landscape architect, or number, and be conspicuously
What is a Statement of interior designer but does not marked to clearly indicate they are
Jurisdiction? authorize a registrant to practice. In incomplete and may not be used for
The statement of jurisdiction is the order to qualify for emeritus status, regulatory approval, permit, or
new name for the statement of a registrant must be retired from construction.
certification. The statement of professional practice. This includes
jurisdiction, like the statement of charitable work and work on projects Do the new sealing rules allow a
certification, requires every architect, where that work could be performed registrant to issue presentation
interior designer, and landscape by non-registrants. In addition, it documents that are unsealed?
architect to provide the following does not matter if the emeritus Yes. A registrant may issue
written statement to every client for registrant does not seal the work or presentation documents that are
whom the architect, interior designer, advertise services as an architect, unsealed. However, such
or landscape architect renders landscape architect, or interior documents must be dated, bear the
services in Texas: designer. An emeritus registrant who architects name and registration
The Texas Board of Architectural practices in any capacity may be number, and be marked to indicate
Examiners has jurisdiction over subject to disciplinary action by the that they are incomplete and not to
complaints regarding the Board. be used for regulatory approval,
professional practices of persons How are the seal rules permit, or construction. The rules
registered as [{Architects} or changing and when do they take now treat presentation documents
{Landscape Architects} or effect? just like other drawings and
{Interior Designers}] in Texas. The Board recently made specifications issued by registrants
The Boards current mailing significant amendments to the they must either be sealed, signed,
address and telephone number sealing rules for architects, and dated or they must be clearly
are: landscape architects, and interior marked as described above.
PO Box 12337 designers. The amendments are
Austin, TX 78701-2337 Must a registrant seal engineering
effective August 1, 2000. Please documents prepared and sealed
Tel. 512/305-9000 read Rules Review on page 12 and by a licensed professional
How do I get information about also review the new rules very engineer who was retained as a
corporate status? carefully. The rules can be found on consultant by the registrant?
See TBAEs Summer 1999 TBAEs Web site at www.tbae. No. A registrant does not have to
Bulletin for in-depth questions and state.tx.us. seal documents prepared and sealed
answers on this topic (TBAE Under the new sealing rules, may by licensed professionals retained
Bulletins can be downloaded from our registrants sealed computerized by the registrant. The old sealing
Web site: www.tbae.state.tx.us). drawings be used as background rules required architects and interior
To obtain forms and information drawings? designers to seal the work of ALL
regarding corporate status, call 512 Yes. The new rules include a consultants retained by the architect
305 8530 or e-mail your request to statement that electronic drawing or interior designer. Registrants now
melissa.saucedo@tbae.state.tx.us. files may be used as background are required to seal documents
Please specify whether you want an drawings. prepared by the consultants they
information package for architects, retain only if the consultants
interior designers, or landscape Under the new rules, may a themselves do not seal the
architects. We will mail you the forms registrant issue incomplete con- documents. Please note that this
which must be filed for corporate struction documents for purposes requirement applies to landscape
status. At the present, there is no other than interim review by the architects as well.o
fee associated with this service. client?
Volume V, Issue 1 15
Board meeting highlights
October 1999 reinstatement fees, reciprocal May 2000
The Board established the transfer fees, and replacement Governor George W. Bush
following schedule for implementing certificate fees were amended to appointed Steven T. Ellinger, AIA, as
mandatory continuing education enable the Board to change the fees Chairman of the Texas Board effective
rules: without having to amend the rules. May 17, 2000. Mr. Ellinger has
· January 2000 review draft of served on the Board since May of
new rules and propose for adoption January 2000 1997. John Only Greer, FAIA, had
and publication in the Texas Register. The Board elected Steven earlier resigned his position as
· May 2000 adopt proposed rules Ellinger, AIA, as Vice-Chairman Chairman. The Board presented Mr.
and publish requirements on TBAEs and Chao-Chiung Lee, AIA, as Greer with a framed Resolution of
Web site. Secretary-Treasurer for 2000. Commendation which publicly
· August 2000 publish The Board adopted the following acknowledged their appreciation of
requirements in the TBAE Bulletin. policy regarding IDP training his outstanding leadership. Mr. Greer
· September 2000 begin requirements for persons who wish was appointed to the Board in April
implementation of rules. to apply for architectural registration: of 1995. Chao-Chiung Lee, AIA,
· September 2001 begin An applicant must satisfy the resigned his position as Secretary-
enforcement of rules. requirements of the IDP in effect Treasurer and then was unanimously
The Board approved a policy at the time he or she is enrolled. elected to the position of Vice-
stating that the TBAE scholarship The Texas Board of Architectural Chairman. Alan Lauck was
fund mandated by the 76th Texas Examiners adopts the NCARB subsequently elected to the position
Legislature shall not be granted to IDP requirements as its IDP of Secretary-Treasurer.
any member of TBAE, any employee requirements. For detailed The Board adopted new rules for
of TBAE, any administrator of the descriptions of training settings Subchapter F, which pertains to the
fund, any member of the Texas and requirements, see NCARB use of a seal for all three professions,
Legislature, or any family member of IDP Guidelines. and new rules which set forth the
those named. The Board adopted two new mandatory continuing education
The Board instructed that the rules. One restates a previous requirements for all three
following statement be put on the requirement that an architect must professions. The Board adopted a
architectural renewal application form: take certain steps if he or she new version of rule 5.31, which sets
The 76th Texas Legislature has becomes aware of a course of action forth the requirements that must be
mandated the establishment of a taken against the architects advice met before an individual may take the
scholarship fund to benefit applicants which may violate laws or National Council for Interior Design
taking the Architect Registration regulations. The other is a new Qualification examination in Texas.
Examination. A $10 increase in your version of 1.106, which requires an The Board adopted amendments
renewal fee is reflected on this architect to provide a written to rules 1.211 and 1.212, which set
application. statement of jurisdiction to each forth the conditions under which an
The Board adopted two new client for whom the architect renders architect is required to prepare plans,
rules. One provides for an inactive architectural services in Texas. specifications, addenda, change
registration status. The other The Board adopted amendments orders, and supplementary
enables the Board to charge a fee to which add definitions for instructions for privately and publicly
return an inactive registration to Construction Documents and owned, new or altered buildings
active status. The rule also requires Supervision and Control (which will constructed in Texas.
the Board to charge architects an replace Contract Documents and Note: Only significant rule
annual fee of $10 which will be Direct Supervision in many rules), amendments are summarized in this
deposited to the credit of the describe the requirements for article. The Board made minor
scholarship fund for architectural changes to many rules. The complete
mandatory continuing education, and
text of all new and amended rules is
candidates. enable a registrant to obtain copies available on TBAEs Web site:
The Board amended the annual of his or her certificate in order to www.tbae.state.tx.us.o
registration and renewal fee rule to display it at multiple places of
require that registrants pay a fee business. The emeritus rules were
when they change their registration amended to clarify the requirements
status. The rules pertaining to for emeritus status.
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LOG OF CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM HOURS EARNED
List the titles of all courses, seminars, workshops, or related study in which you participated and which you wish
to submit for continuing education program credit. Use as many blocks as required. You may duplicate this form
if necessary. It is important that enough detail is provided to justify the credit claimed and its relationship to your
professional practice. Please include class title and number if claiming credit for a college course. You must
attach supporting documentation, such as the course description, agenda, or certificate of completion. Do not
return this form unless requested by TBAE.
CONTINUING EDUCATION ACTIVITIES
Program Provider
Date Title Contact & Phone Number Number of CEPH
Check One:
_______I hereby affirm that I have completed the continuing education program hours listed above as required
by the Rules and Regulations of the Board for the period preceding the renewal of my registration
on____________________(registration expiration date.)
_______I am exempt from continuing education program requirements for the following reason:
____Emeritus status
____Inactive status
____First-time registrant by examination
____First-time registrant by reciprocity
____Active duty service in armed forces over 90 days (cannot be full-time member of armed forces)
____Active registration in _______________________ (Registration #____________)
(Jurisdiction must have a mandatory or voluntary continuing education program that satisfies the requirements of
Rule 1.72(d)(5), Rule 3.72(d)(5), or Rule 5.82(d)(5). Include copy of current proof of registration.)
Signature__________________________________________________Date_______________________
Printed Name_______________________________________________Registration Number_________
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1.72 CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (Architects)
(a) Each Registrant shall complete a minimum of eight (8) continuing education program hours (CEPH)
during each annual registration period. One CEPH shall represent a minimum of 50 minutes of actual
course time. No credit shall be awarded for introductory remarks, meals, breaks, or business/administra-
tion matters related to courses of study.
(1) Registrants shall complete a minimum of five (5) CEPH in structured course study. Structured
course study shall consist of participation in educational activities presented by individuals or groups
qualified by professional, practical, or academic experience to conduct courses of study. No credit
shall be awarded for the same structured course for which the Registrant has claimed credit during
the preceding three (3) years.
(2) Registrants may complete a maximum of three (3) CEPH in self-directed study. One (1) CEPH
shall represent one (1) hour of self-directed study. Self-directed study must utilize articles, mono-
graphs, or other study materials that the Registrant has not previously utilized for self-directed study.
(b) Topics for the eight (8) CEPH shall satisfy the following requirements:
All CEPH shall include the study of relevant technical and professional architectural subjects pertinent to
the health, safety, and welfare of the public. The study of topics related to barrier-free design must be
used to satisfy the requirements for at least one (1) of the eight (8) CEPH.
(c) The Board has final authority to determine whether to award or deny credit claimed by a Registrant
for continuing education activities. The following types of activities may qualify to fulfill continuing educa-
tion program requirements:
(1) Attendance at courses or seminars dealing with technical architectural subjects sponsored by
colleges or universities;
(2) Attendance at technical presentations or workshops on architectural subjects which are held in
conjunction with conventions or seminars and are related to materials use and function;
(3) Attendance at courses or seminars related to ethical business practices or new technology and
offered by colleges, universities, professional organizations, or system suppliers;
(4) Three (3) CEPH may be claimed per class hour spent teaching architectural courses or seminars
as long as the Registrant has not previously claimed credit for teaching the same course. College or
university faculty may not claim credit for teaching.
(5) Hours spent in professional service to the general public which draws upon the Registrants
professional expertise, such as serving on planning commissions, building code advisory boards, urban
renewal boards, or code study committees;
(6) Hours spent in architectural research which is published or formally presented to the profession or
public during the annual registration period;
(7) Hours spent in architectural self-directed study programs such as those organized or sponsored by
the American Institute of Architects, the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards, or
similar organizations acceptable to the Board.
(8) College or university credit courses dealing with architectural subjects or ethical business prac-
tices; each semester credit hour shall equal one (1) CEPH; each quarter credit hour shall equal one
(1) CEPH;
(9) One (1) CEPH may be claimed for attendance at one (1) full-day session of a meeting of the
Texas Board of Architectural Examiners; a Registrant must attend the entire full-day session in order
to receive credit.
(d) A Registrant may be exempt from the continuing education requirements described in this subchapter
for any of the following reasons:
(1) A Registrant who is a first-time new Registrant by examination or first-time Registrant by reci-
procity shall be exempt for his/her initial registration period, which shall not exceed one year;
(2) An emeritus registrant shall be exempt for any registration period during which the registrants
registration is in Emeritus Status, but all continuing education credits for each period of emeritus
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registration shall be completed before the registrants registration may be returned to active status;
(3) An inactive registrant shall be exempt for any registration period during which the registrants
registration is in inactive status, but all continuing education credits for each period of inactive registra-
tion shall be completed before the registrants registration may be returned to active status;
(4) A Registrant who is not a full-time member of the Armed Forces shall be exempt for any registra-
tion period during which the Registrant serves on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States
for a period of time exceeding ninety (90) consecutive days;
(5) A Registrant who has an active registration in another jurisdiction that has registration require-
ments which are substantially similar to Texas registration requirements and has a mandatory continu-
ing education program shall be exempt for any registration period during which the Registrant satisfies
such other jurisdictions continuing education program requirements; or
(6) A Registrant who is, as of September 1, 1999, a full-time faculty member or other permanent
employee of an institution of higher education, as defined in Section 61.003, Education Code, and who
in such position is engaged in teaching architecture.
(e) When renewing his/her annual registration, each Registrant shall sign the statement on the renewal
form attesting to the Registrants fulfillment of the mandatory continuing education program requirements
during the preceding registration period. A maximum of eight (8) CEPH may be carried from one registra-
tion period to the next.
(1) A detailed record of the Registrants continuing education activities shall be recorded annually on a
form provided by the Board. Each Registrant shall retain proof of fulfillment of the mandatory continu-
ing education program requirements and shall retain the completed form required by this subsection for
a period of three years after the end of the registration period for which credit is claimed.
(2) Upon written request, the Board may require a Registrant to produce documentation to prove that
the Registrant has complied with the mandatory continuing education program requirements. If
acceptable documentation is not provided within thirty (30) days of request, claimed credit may be
disallowed. The Registrant shall have 180 calendar days after notification of disallowance of credit to
substantiate the original claim or earn other CEPH credit to fulfill the minimum requirements. Such
credit shall not be used again for another registration period.
(f) Failure to fulfill the annual continuing education program requirements may result in disciplinary action
by the Board.
(g) Any Registrant who is found to have reported false information regarding the Registrants continuing
education activities shall be subject to disciplinary action by the Board.
3.72 CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (Landscape Architects)
(a) Each Registrant shall complete a minimum of eight (8) continuing education program hours (CEPH)
during each annual registration period. One CEPH shall represent a minimum of 50 minutes of actual
course time. No credit shall be awarded for introductory remarks, meals, breaks, or business/administra-
tion matters related to courses of study.
(1) Registrants shall complete a minimum of five (5) CEPH in structured course study. Structured
course study shall consist of participation in educational activities presented by individuals or groups
qualified by professional, practical, or academic experience to conduct courses of study. No credit
shall be awarded for the same structured course for which the Registrant has claimed credit during
the preceding three (3) years.
(2) Registrants may complete a maximum of three (3) CEPH in self-directed study. One (1) CEPH
shall represent one (1) hour of self-directed study. Self-directed study must utilize articles, mono-
graphs, or other study materials that the Registrant has not previously utilized for self-directed study.
(b) Topics for the eight (8) CEPH shall satisfy the following requirements:
All CEPH shall include the study of relevant technical and professional landscape architectural subjects
pertinent to the health, safety, and welfare of the public. The study of topics related to barrier-free design
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must be used to satisfy the requirements for at least one (1) of the eight (8) CEPH.
(c) The Board has final authority to determine whether to award or deny credit claimed by a Registrant
for continuing education activities. The following types of activities may qualify to fulfill continuing educa-
tion program requirements:
(1) Attendance at courses or seminars dealing with technical landscape architectural subjects spon-
sored by colleges or universities;
(2) Attendance at technical presentations or workshops on landscape architectural subjects which are
held in conjunction with conventions or seminars and are related to materials use and function;
(3) Attendance at courses or seminars related to ethical business practices or new technology and
offered by colleges, universities, professional organizations, or system suppliers;
(4) Three (3) CEPH may be claimed per class hour spent teaching landscape architectural courses or
seminars as long as the Registrant has not previously claimed credit for teaching the same course.
College or university faculty may not claim credit for teaching.
(5) Hours spent in professional service to the general public which draws upon the Registrants
professional expertise, such as serving on planning commissions, building code advisory boards, urban
renewal boards, or code study committees;
(6) Hours spent in landscape architectural research which is published or formally presented to the
profession or public during the annual registration period;
(7) Hours spent in landscape architectural self-directed study programs such as those organized or
sponsored by the American Society of Landscape Architects, the Council of Landscape Architectural
Registration Boards, or similar organizations acceptable to the Board.
(8) College or university credit courses dealing with landscape architectural subjects or ethical
business practices; each semester credit hour shall equal one (1) CEPH; each quarter credit hour shall equal one (1)
CEPH;
(9) One (1) CEPH may be claimed for attendance at one (1) full-day session of a meeting of the Texas
Board of Architectural Examiners; a Registrant must attend the entire full-day session in order to receive
credit.
(d) A Registrant may be exempt from the continuing education requirements described in this subchapter for
any of the following reasons:
(1) A Registrant who is a first-time new Registrant by examination or first-time Registrant by reciprocity
shall be exempt for his/her initial registration period, which shall not exceed one year;
(2) An emeritus registrant shall be exempt for any registration period during which the registrants registra-
tion is in Emeritus Status, but all continuing education credits for each period of emeritus registration shall
be completed before the registrants registration may be returned to active status;
(3) An inactive registrant shall be exempt for any registration period during which the registrants registra-
tion is in inactive status, but all continuing education credits for each period of inactive registration shall be
completed before the registrants registration may be returned to active status;
(4) A Registrant who is not a full-time member of the Armed Forces shall be exempt for any registration
period during which the Registrant serves on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States for a
period of time exceeding ninety (90) consecutive days;
(5) A Registrant who has an active registration in another jurisdiction that has registration requirements
which are substantially similar to Texas registration requirements and has a mandatory continuing education
program shall be exempt for any registration period during which the Registrant satisfies such other
jurisdictions continuing education program requirements; or
(6) A Registrant who is, as of September 1, 1999, a full-time faculty member or other permanent employee
of an institution of higher education, as defined in Section 61.003, Education Code, and who in such position
is engaged in teaching landscape architecture.
(e) When renewing his/her annual registration, each Registrant shall sign the statement on the renewal form
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attesting to the Registrants fulfillment of the mandatory continuing education program requirements during the
preceding registration period. A maximum of eight (8) CEPH may be carried from one registration period to the
next.
(1) A detailed record of the Registrants continuing education activities shall be recorded annually on a
form provided by the Board. Each Registrant shall retain proof of fulfillment of the mandatory continuing
education program requirements and shall retain the completed form required by this subsection for a
period of three years after the end of the registration period for which credit is claimed.
(2) Upon written request, the Board may require a Registrant to produce documentation to prove that the
Registrant has complied with the mandatory continuing education program requirements. If acceptable
documentation is not provided within thirty (30) days of request, claimed credit may be disallowed. The
Registrant shall have 180 calendar days after notification of disallowance of credit to substantiate the
original claim or earn other CEPH credit to fulfill the minimum requirements. Such credit shall not be used
again for another registration period
(f) Failure to fulfill the annual continuing education program requirements may result in disciplinary action by
the Board.
(g) Any Registrant who is found to have reported false information regarding the Registrants continuing
education activities shall be subject to disciplinary action by the Board.
5.82 CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (Interior Designers)
(a) Each Registrant shall complete a minimum of eight (8) continuing education program hours (CEPH) during
each annual registration period. One CEPH shall represent a minimum of 50 minutes of actual course time. No
credit shall be awarded for introductory remarks, meals, breaks, or business/administration matters related to
courses of study.
(1) Registrants shall complete a minimum of five (5) CEPH in structured course study. Structured course
study shall consist of participation in educational activities presented by individuals or groups qualified by
professional, practical, or academic experience to conduct courses of study. No credit shall be awarded for
the same structured course for which the Registrant has claimed credit during the preceding three (3)
years.
(2) Registrants may complete a maximum of three (3) CEPH in self-directed study. One (1) CEPH shall
represent one (1) hour of self-directed study. Self-directed study must utilize articles, monographs, or other
study materials that the Registrant has not previously utilized for self-directed study.
(b) Topics for the eight (8) CEPH shall satisfy the following requirements:
All CEPH shall include the study of relevant technical and professional interior design subjects pertinent to the
health, safety, and welfare of the public. The study of topics related to barrier-free design must be used to
satisfy the requirements for at least one (1) of the eight (8) CEPH.
(c) The Board has final authority to determine whether to award or deny credit claimed by a Registrant for
continuing education activities. The following types of activities may qualify to fulfill continuing education
program requirements:
(1) Attendance at courses or seminars dealing with technical interior design subjects sponsored by colleges
or universities;
(2) Attendance at technical presentations or workshops on interior design subjects which are held in
conjunction with conventions or seminars and are related to materials use and function;
(3) Attendance at courses or seminars related to ethical business practices or new technology and offered
by colleges, universities, professional organizations, or system suppliers;
(4) Three (3) CEPH may be claimed per class hour spent teaching interior design courses or seminars as
long as the Registrant has not previously claimed credit for teaching the same course. College or university
faculty may not claim credit for teaching.
(5) Hours spent in professional service to the general public which draws upon the Registrants profes-
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sional expertise, such as serving on planning commissions, building code advisory boards, urban renewal boards, or
code study committees;
(6) Hours spent in interior design research which is published or formally presented to the profession or public
during the annual registration period;
(7) Hours spent in interior design self-directed study programs such as those organized or sponsored by the
American Society for Interior Design, the International Interior Design Association, the National Council for
Interior Design Education and Research , or similar organizations acceptable to the Board.
(8) College or university credit courses dealing with interior design subjects or ethical business practices; each
semester credit hour shall equal one (1) CEPH; each quarter credit hour shall equal one (1) CEPH;
(9) One (1) CEPH may be claimed for attendance at one (1) full-day session of a meeting of the Texas Board of
Architectural Examiners; a Registrant must attend the entire full-day session in order to receive credit.
(d) A Registrant may be exempt from the continuing education requirements described in this subchapter for any of
the following reasons:
(1) A Registrant who is a first-time new Registrant by examination or first-time Registrant by reciprocity shall be
exempt for his/her initial registration period, which shall not exceed one year;
(2) An emeritus registrant shall be exempt for any registration period during which the registrants registration is in
Emeritus Status, but all continuing education credits for each period of emeritus registration shall be completed
before the registrants registration may be returned to active status;
(3) An inactive registrant shall be exempt for any registration period during which the registrants registration is in
inactive status, but all continuing education credits for each period of inactive registration shall be completed before
the registrants registration may be returned to active status;
(4) A Registrant who is not a full-time member of the Armed Forces shall be exempt for any registration period
during which the Registrant serves on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States for a period of time
exceeding ninety (90) consecutive days;
(5) A Registrant who has an active registration in another jurisdiction that has registration requirements which are
substantially similar to Texas registration requirements and has a mandatory continuing education program shall be
exempt for any registration period during which the Registrant satisfies such other jurisdictions continuing educa-
tion program requirements; or
(6) A Registrant who is, as of September 1, 1999, a full-time faculty member or other permanent employee of an
institution of higher education, as defined in Section 61.003, Education Code, and who in such position is engaged in
teaching interior design.
(e) When renewing his/her annual registration, each Registrant shall sign the statement on the renewal form attesting
to the Registrants fulfillment of the mandatory continuing education program requirements during the preceding
registration period. A maximum of eight (8) CEPH may be carried from one registration period to the next.
(1) A detailed record of the Registrants continuing education activities shall be recorded annually on a form
provided by the Board. Each Registrant shall retain proof of fulfillment of the mandatory continuing education
program requirements and shall retain the completed form required by this subsection for a period of three years
after the end of the registration period for which credit is claimed.
(2) Upon written request, the Board may require a Registrant to produce documentation to prove that the
Registrant has complied with the mandatory continuing education program requirements. If acceptable documen-
tation is not provided within thirty (30) days of request, claimed credit may be disallowed. The Registrant shall have
180 calendar days after notification of disallowance of credit to substantiate the original claim or earn other CEPH
credit to fulfill the minimum requirements. Such credit shall not be used again for another registration period.
(f) Failure to fulfill the annual continuing education program requirements may result in disciplinary action by the
Board.
(g) Any Registrant who is found to have reported false information regarding the Registrants continuing education
activities shall be subject to disciplinary action by the Board.
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WEB SITES American Society of Landscape about 60% of the agencys
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Architects (ASLA) appropriations to pay administrative
Following is a list of important Web www.asla.org personnel, which ultimately means
sites for use by all TBAE registrants. that less than one-fourth of fee receipts
The Internet is a good source of timely International Interior Design is used to administer the agency.
and accurate information that will help Association (IIDA) TBAE has little control over the
architects, landscape architects, and www.iida.org expenditure of the fees collected from
interior designers keep abreast of cur- registrants. We do analyze agency
rent events and professional issues. activities on a regular basis and prepare
American Society of Interior
TBAE strongly recommends that all reg- reports based on our analyses. Those
Designers (ASID)
istrants refer to these sites (and others) reports then become the basis for
www.asid.org
on a regular basis. biennial appropriations requests.
However, it is the Legislature that
Texas Board of Architectural Texas Department of Licensing and ultimately determines how funds
Examiners (TBAE) Regulation (TDLR) collected by the agency will be spent.o
www.tbae.state.tx.us www.license.state.tx.us
State of Texas Government Access Board Insight continued from page 2
Information (Architectural and Transportation
Generals Web site at www.oag.
www.texas.gov Barriers Compliance Board)
state.tx.us under Opinions. Look
www.access-board.gov
for Opinion No. JC-0244 (scholarship
National Council of Architectural fund) and Opinion No. JC-0266
Registration Boards (NCARB) U.S. Department of Justice (Procurement Act). Please feel free
www.ncarb.org www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/adahom1.htm to contact the TBAE office if you
need assistance.
Southern Conference NCARB
www.scncarb.org
National Architectural The TBAE Team
Accreditation Board (NAAB) Cathy L. Hendricks Executive Director
www.naab.org TBAE Appropriations Carolyn Lewis Deputy Director
TBAE collects approximately $4 Cynthia Hamilton General Counsel
Council of Landscape Architectural million in revenue each year, nearly all Cynthia Black Dir. of Enforcement
Registration Boards (CLARB) of which comes from the various fees Scott Gibson Enforcement Attorney
paid by registrants and applicants. A Melissa Saucedo Enforcement Analyst
www.clarb.org
little less than three-fourths of the $4 Trish Prehn Executive Assistant
million goes into the State of Texas Debi McLoughlin Human Resources Analyst
National Council for Interior Design Gail Hile
General Revenue Fund to be used for Communications Support Adm.
Qualification (NCIDQ) Lucy Sweeney
various State purposes. Some of this Dir. of Information Technology
www.ncidq.org and Security
money comes back to the agency in Bill Guzman Technical Assistant
the form of services from agencies like Gayle Stewart Technical Assistant
Foundation of Interior Design the Office of the Attorney General, the Jerry Barrett Dir. of Accounting
Education Research (FIDER) Office of the Comptroller, and the Echo Bacon Financial Asst. Administrator
www.fider.org General Services Commission. The Joy Knutson Financial Asst. Administrator
remainder is used to help fund other Katie Patterson Financial Asst. Administrator
Texas Society of Architects (TSA) State activities. This year, for example, Mary Helmcamp Dir. of Registration
www.texasarchitect.org the Legislature appropriated $1.2 Jackie Blackmore Registration Evaluator
million of the $4 million to TBAE and Chris Arrington Registration Records Coord.
left the remaining $2.8 million in the Gretchen Unger Registration Records Coord.
General Revenue Fund. TBAE used Beatriz Lewellen Receptionist
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PO Box 12337
Austin, TX 78711-2337 U.S. POSTAGE PAID
512 305 9000 512 305 8900 fax AUSTIN, TX
PERMIT NO. 363
This publication by theTexas Board of Architectural
Examiners is intended to facilitate understanding and
communication and to provide updated information
to help safeguard life, health, property, and the pub-
lic welfare of the people of the State of Texas.
important dates
Renewals for: Odd Registration Numbers Even Registration Numbers
Architects July 31 February 29
Interior Designers December 1 June 1
Landscape Architects February 1 August 31
Nov 8-9, 2000 November Board Meeting
Jan 24-26, 2001 January Board Meeting
May 16-18, 2001 May Board Meeting
October 17-19, 2001 October Board Meeting
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ENCLOSED: KEEP THIS BULLETIN FOR
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