HB 1894
86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, CraigSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the repeal of the criminal penalty for a violation of the interior designers licensing law.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1123
85-0 (2017)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to continuing education requirements for architects regarding compliance with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
HB 1685
83-0 (2013)
Author: Price, Walter "Four"Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the continuation of the self-directed and semi-independent status of the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy, the Texas Board of Professional Engineers, and the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1717
83-0 (2013)
Author: Price, Walter "Four"Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners; changing certain fees.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1778
83-0 (2013)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to abolishing the regulation of the practice of interior design.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 2494
83-0 (2013)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the regulation of certain occupations.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
SB 205
83-0 (2013)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners; changing certain fees.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 208
83-0 (2013)
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to the continuation of the self-directed and semi-independent status of the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy, the Texas Board of Professional Engineers, and the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2142
82-0 (2011)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to abolishing the regulation of the practice of interior design.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 2480
82-0 (2011)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the licensing and regulation of geoscientists by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers, the regulation and licensing of land surveyors by the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners, and the abolition of the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists and the Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
No action taken in committee
HB 2543
82-0 (2011)
Author: Smith, Wayne
Relating to the licensing and regulation of architecture, engineering, landscape architecture, and land surveying by the Texas Board of Professional Services, the deregulation of interior design, and the abolition of the Texas Board of Professional Engineers, the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners, and the Texas Board of Professional Land Surveyors.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 3166
82-0 (2011)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the licensing and regulation of architecture, engineering, interior design, landscape architecture, and land surveying by the Texas Board of Professional Services and the abolition of the Texas Board of Professional Engineers, the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners, and the Texas Board of Professional Land Surveyors.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 652
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to governmental and certain quasi-governmental entities subject to the sunset review process.
House: State Affairs Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately
HB 2060
80-0 (2007)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners; providing penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 541
80-0 (2007)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to continuing education in sustainable and energy-efficient design standards for a person registered by the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 1649
79-0 (2005)
Author: Luna, Vilma | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of interior designers; providing penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 339
79-0 (2005)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the regulation of interior designers; providing penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1279
79-0 (2005)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the registration and regulation of architects, landscape architects, and interior designers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
HB 2
78-0 (2003)
Author: Swinford, David | et. al.
Relating to the reorganization of, efficiency in, and other reform measures applying to state government.
House: Government Reform
Placed on Major State Calendar
HB 1789
78-0 (2003)
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and to the regulation of the practice of engineering.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1790
78-0 (2003)
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners, including functions affecting architects, landscape architects, and interior designers; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1947
78-0 (2003)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to continuation of the self-directed semi-independent agency project.
House: Appropriations
Postponed
HB 2489
78-0 (2003)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to creation of the Texas Department of Professional Licensing and the transfer of the regulation of certain professions to that department.
House: Government Reform
Left pending in committee
HB 3001
78-0 (2003)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to the reorganization and consolidation of state governmental functions and entities.
House: Government Reform
Left pending in committee
HB 3002
78-0 (2003)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to the fees of, and other financial matters applying to, state governmental entities.
House: Government Reform
Left pending in committee
SB 277
78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Chisum, Warren | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and to the regulation of the practice of engineering.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 283
78-0 (2003)
Author: Jackson, MikeSponsor: Chisum, Warren | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners, including functions affecting architects, landscape architects, and interior designers and to certain building codes; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 1382
78-0 (2003)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Heflin, Talmadge
Relating to the continuation of certain professional and occupational licensing boards as self-directed and semi-independent agencies and to certain required reports for such agencies.
House: State Affairs Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 1706
77-0 (2001)
Author: Farrar, JessicaSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the regulation of architecture, landscape architecture, and interior design by the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 736
77-0 (2001)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the operation of the self-directed semi-independent agency pilot project; making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1248
76-0 (1999)
Author: Farrar, JessicaSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the regulation of the practice of architecture, landscape architecture, and interior design; providing administrative penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 3078
76-0 (1999)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to a pilot project to create self directed semi independent state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
SB 1147
76-0 (1999)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the establishment of an inactive status for registered architects.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1438
76-0 (1999)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Wilson, Ron
Relating to a pilot project transferring certain professional and occupational licensing boards to self-directed semi-independent status; making an appropriation.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2289
73-0 (1993)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., MarioSponsor: Henderson, Don
Relating to the registration without examination of certain interior designers.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/93
SB 903
73-0 (1993)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to an exemption from the examination required by the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
HB 856
72-0 (1991)
Author: Gibson, Bruce
Relating to the continuation and composition of the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners and the board's functions regarding architects, landscape architects, and interior designers; providing a penalty.
House: Government Organization
Laid on the table subject to call
SB 429
72-0 (1991)
Author: Green, GeneSponsor: Gibson, Bruce
Relating to the continuation and composition of the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners and the board's functions regarding architects, landscape architects, and interior designers; providing a penalty.
House: Government Organization Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/91
SB 53
68-0 (1983)
Author: Leedom, John
Relating to certain fees collected by the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken
SB 466
68-0 (1983)
Author: Jones, GrantSponsor: Presnal, Bill
Relating to an appropriation to the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners to pay the increased costs of purchasing examinations.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 103
67-0 (1981)
Author: Jones, GrantSponsor: Presnal, Bill
Relating to supplemental appropriations to the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 769
67-0 (1981)
Author: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"Sponsor: Smith, Carlyle
Relating to the registration and regulation of architects.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
Record vote
HB 749
66-0 (1979)
Author: Lalor, Lance
Relating to the regulation of architects and landscape architects; providing penalties.
House: Government Organization
Considered by subcommittee in public hearing
SB 547
66-0 (1979)
Author: Farabee, RaySponsor: Smith, Carlyle
Relating to a supplemental appropriation to the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 551
66-0 (1979)
Author: Doggett, LloydSponsor: Lalor, Lance
Relating to the licensing and regulation of architects and landscape architects; making provision for the membership, terms, powers, and duties of the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners and the qualifications of candidates for certification; consolidating the Texas State Board of Landscape Architects and the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners; making conforming amendments as to funds and property; continuing application of the Texas Sunset Act; providing for fees and penalties.
House: Government Organization Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 1174
65-0 (1977)
Author: Hance, KentSponsor: Laney, James
Relating to the dates for registration and payment of fees to the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Notice given- 1 hour to suspend rules to consider
HB 581
62-0 (1971)
Author: Cavness, DonSponsor: Herring, Charles
Relating to making a supplemental appropriation to the Board of Architectural Examiners; increasing the salary of the Executive Secretary.
SB 532
62-0 (1971)
Author: Herring, Charles
Relating to making a supplemental appropriation to the Board of Architectural Examiners; increasing the salary of the Executive Secretary.
HB 516
61-0 (1969)
Author: Cavness, Don
Relating to amending and revising enumerated sections of the laws of Texas relating to architects and the practice of architecture.
HB 838
58-0 (1963)
Author: Davis, William S. "Bill"
Relating to providing for the deposit of certain revenues in the General Revenue Fund; providing that expenses of the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners shall be paid from the General Revenue Fund; abolishing the Architects Registration Fund; providing an effective date.
HB 564
54-0 (1955)
Author: King, Tom E.
Relating to amending and revising the Laws of Texas relating to Architects and the Practice of Architecture.
SB 248
54-0 (1955)
Author: Bracewell, Jr., Joseph Searcy | et. al.
Relating to amending and revising the Laws of Texas relating to Architects and the Practice of Architecture.
SB 263
54-0 (1955)
Author: Bracewell, Jr., Joseph Searcy | et. al.
Relating to amending certain Acts relating to architects and the practice of Architecture.
SB 377
52-0 (1951)
Author: Bell, John Junior
Relating to amending certain Acts regulating the practice of architecture, so as to reorganize and increase the efficiency of the Board of Architectural Examiners and more effectively regulate the practice of architecture in the public interest by providing a six (6) member Board and changing the name of said Board to Texas Board of Architectural Examiners.
HB 924
51-0 (1949)
Author: Reed, William Otey
Relating to making an emergency supplemental appropriation out of the State Board of Architectural Examiners Fund to the State Board of Architectural Examiners.
SB 218
48-0 (1943)
Author: Sulak, Louis J.
Relating to providing that any person of good moral character who, on May 22, 1937, had been engaged in the practice of architecture in this state as his or her principal vocation for a period of at least six (6) months prior to said date, and who failed to obtain a registration certificate may have thirty (30) days from the date upon which this Act goes into effect in which to file with the Board of Architectural Examiners the affidavit and pay the fee of Twenty-five ($25.00) Dollars in order to obtain a certificate authorizing such person to practice architecture in the State of Texas.
HB 21
47-0 (1941)
Author: Reed, William Otey
Relating to amending a certain Chapter of the General and Special Laws of the 45th Legislature (R.S.); relative to providing for an appropriation from the Architects Registration Fund to pay salaries, compensations, and other expenses of the Board of Architectural Examiners.
SB 107
47-0 (1941)
Author: Brownlee, J. Houghton
Relating to amending certain Act by providing for an appropriation fund to pay salaries, compensation, and other expenses of the Board of the Architects Registration Fund.
HB 1019
46-0 (1939)
Author: Reed, William Otey
Relating to amending a certain Chapter of the Acts of the 45th Legislature (R.S.); providing for an appropriation from the Architects Registration Fund to pay salaries, compensations, and other expenses of the Board of Architectural Examiners; providing certain excess funds to be diverted to the General Revenue Fund of the State.
HB 144
45-0 (1937)
Author: Reed, William Otey
Relating to correcting malpractice in the building construction industry by safeguarding the public against the irresponsible practice of the profession of architecture.
SB 227
41-0 (1929)
Author: Wirtz, Alvin Jacob
Relating to defining and regulating the practice of architecture; creating a Board of Architectural Examiners.