Bill	Session	Author & Sponsor	Caption	Committees	Last action
HB 1121	85-0 (2017)	Author: Springer, Drew	Relating to instruction in accessible design in the curriculum for an architecture degree program offered by a public institution of higher education.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education
HB 2125	85-0 (2017)	Author: Thompson, Ed	Relating to the establishment of a program for the collection, transportation, and recycling of architectural paint.	House: Environmental Regulation	Left pending in committee
HB 2170	85-0 (2017)	Author: Kacal, Kyle \| et. al.	Relating to responsibility for defects in the plans, specifications, or related documents for the construction or repair of an improvement to real property.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2417	85-0 (2017)	Author: Frullo, John	Relating to the composition of the Texas Historical Commission.	House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism	Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3021	85-0 (2017)	Author: Phelan, Dade \| et. al. Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan	Relating to indemnification and duties of engineers and architects under certain governmental contracts.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/17
HB 3110	85-0 (2017)	Author: Longoria, Oscar	Relating to certain agreements by architects and engineers in or in connection with certain construction contracts.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3418	85-0 (2017)	Author: Elkins, Gary	Relating to municipal zoning affecting places or areas of historical, cultural, or architectural importance and significance.	House: Urban Affairs	Left pending in committee
SB 763	85-0 (2017)	Author: Huffman, Joan Sponsor: Frullo, John	Relating to the composition of the Texas Historical Commission.	House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1953	85-0 (2017)	Author: Hughes, Bryan	Relating to indemnification and duties of engineers and architects under certain governmental contracts.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2049	84-0 (2015)	Author: Darby, Drew \| et. al. Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin	Relating to indemnification and duties of engineers and architects under certain governmental contracts.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/15
HB 3688	84-0 (2015)	Author: Frank, James	Relating to the process for the selection of construction managers-at-risk used by governmental entities.	House: Government Transparency & Operation	Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
SB 799	84-0 (2015)	Author: Eltife, Kevin	Relating to indemnification and duties of engineers and architects under certain governmental contracts.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Left pending in committee
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 1977	83-0 (2013)	Author: Kuempel, John \| et. al.	Relating to construction manager-agents and managers-at-risk used by governmental entities.	House: Government Efficiency & Reform	Left pending in committee
HB 2923	83-0 (2013)	Author: Sheets, Kenneth	Relating to the establishment of a program for the collection, transportation, and recycling of architectural paint.	House: Environmental Regulation	Withdrawn from schedule
SB 1121	83-0 (2013)	Author: West, Royce	Relating to coverage for certain architectural engineering services under certain insurance policies.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1465	82-0 (2011)	Author: Callegari, Bill	Relating to the abolition of the Joint Advisory Committee on the Practice of Engineering and Architecture.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
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 2658	82-0 (2011)	Author: Lavender, George	Relating to architectural barriers standards.	House: Government Efficiency & Reform	Referred to Government Efficiency & Reform
HB 3676	82-0 (2011)	Author: Brown, Fred	Relating to procuring contracts for certain professional services by a governmental entity.	House: Government Efficiency & Reform	Referred to Government Efficiency & Reform
SB 1201	81-0 (2009)	Author: Carona, John Sponsor: Lewis, Tryon	Relating to an affidavit required to be filed in a cause of action against certain licensed or registered professionals.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/09
SB 1523	81-0 (2009)	Author: Shapleigh, Eliot	Relating to requiring satisfactory completion of a course in the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System as a requisite for a degree in architecture at certain public institutions of higher education.	Senate: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education
SB 2141	81-0 (2009)	Author: Wentworth, Jeff Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan	Relating to the statute of repose for engineers and architects.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1963	80-0 (2007)	Author: Solomons, Burt	Relating to rules and policies adopted by state agencies regarding engineering or architectural errors or omissions.	House: Government Reform	Left pending in committee
HB 2060	80-0 (2007)	Author: Geren, Charlie Sponsor: Estes, Craig	Relating to the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners; providing penalties.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/07
HB 2218	80-0 (2007)	Author: Hochberg, Scott Sponsor: Janek, Kyle \| et. al.	Relating to the vesting of architectural control committee authority in certain subdivisions.	House: Business & Industry Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	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
SB 924	80-0 (2007)	Author: Brimer, Kim Sponsor: Solomons, Burt	Relating to rules and policies adopted by state agencies regarding engineering or architectural errors or omissions.	House: Government Reform Senate: Government Organization	Effective on 9/1/07
SCR 85	80-0 (2007)	Author: Brimer, Kim Sponsor: Solomons, Burt	Recalling S.B. No. 924 from the governor for further consideration.		Signed by the Governor
HB 1573	79-0 (2005)	Author: Geren, Charlie Sponsor: Harris, Chris	Relating to the definition of the practice of architecture and to certificates of merit for design professionals.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/05
HB 2673	79-0 (2005)	Author: Turner, Sylvester	Relating to the creation of an alternative procurement procedure for architectural, engineering, or land surveying services by certain governmental entities.	House: Government Reform	Left pending in committee
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 4	78-0 (2003)	Author: Nixon, Joe \| et. al. Sponsor: Ratliff, Bill	Relating to reform of certain procedures and remedies in civil actions.	House: Civil Practices Senate: State Affairs	See remarks for effective date
HB 1526	78-0 (2003)	Author: Geren, Charlie Sponsor: Harris, Chris	Relating to the registration requirements for certain retired architects.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective immediately
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 3084	78-0 (2003)	Author: Puente, Robert	Relating to increasing the sustainability of the State's building infrastructure.	House: Environmental Regulation	Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 3396	78-0 (2003)	Author: Flores, Kino	Relating to the requirement of architects and engineers to carry errors and omissions insurance.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
SB 283	78-0 (2003)	Author: Jackson, Mike Sponsor: 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
HB 1706	77-0 (2001)	Author: Farrar, Jessica Sponsor: 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
HB 2034	77-0 (2001)	Author: Bosse, Fred	Relating to indemnification provisions concerning registered architects and registered engineers in certain construction contracts.	House: Civil Practices	Left pending in committee
SB 38	77-0 (2001)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith \| et. al. Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott	Relating to authorizing the conduct of architectural review before the construction or remodeling of certain long-term and other care facilities.	House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective on 9/1/01
SB 561	77-0 (2001)	Author: Sibley, David Sponsor: Bosse, Fred	Relating to indemnification provisions concerning registered architects and licensed engineers in certain construction contracts.	House: Civil Practices Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1248	76-0 (1999)	Author: Farrar, Jessica Sponsor: 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 1308	76-0 (1999)	Author: Goolsby, Tony	Relating to the operations, powers, and duties of the State Preservation Board.	House: House Administration	Left pending in committee
HB 1901	76-0 (1999)	Author: Mowery, Anna	Relating to the adoption of standards and specifications for eliminating architectural barriers encountered by persons with disabilities.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee
HB 3194	76-0 (1999)	Author: Moreno, Joe	Relating to the law relating to architectural barriers.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
SB 164	76-0 (1999)	Author: Carona, John	Relating to the inactive status of, and related fees and taxes applying to, persons licensed to practice or engage in certain occupations and professions.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
SB 494	76-0 (1999)	Author: Harris, Chris Sponsor: Goolsby, Tony \| et. al.	Relating to preserving the history and heritage of the state by establishing the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum and by prescribing certain operations, powers, and duties of the State Preservation Board.	House: House Administration Senate: Administration	Effective immediately
SB 959	76-0 (1999)	Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Sponsor: Moreno, Joe	Relating to the law relating to architectural barriers.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/99
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
HB 615	69-0 (1985)	Author: Riley, Randall	Relating to the regulation of architects; providing penalties.	House: Business & Commerce	Rules suspended
SB 273	69-0 (1985)	Author: Sharp, John Sponsor: Riley, Randall	Relating to the regulation of architects; providing for fees and penalties.	House: Business & Commerce Senate: Economic Development	Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
HB 64	68-0 (1983)	Author: Smith, Carlyle Sponsor: Mauzy, Oscar	Relating to the fee for an examination for a license to practice architecture.	House: Business & Commerce Senate: Economic Development	Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 551	66-0 (1979)	Author: Doggett, Lloyd Sponsor: 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 . . . . . . . . . .
HB 808	65-0 (1977)	Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo	Relating to accessiblity of polling places to elderly and physically handicapped persons.	House: Elections	Coauthor authorized
SB 1174	65-0 (1977)	Author: Hance, Kent Sponsor: 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 432	64-0 (1975)	Author: Geiger, Richard S. Sponsor: Harris, O.H.	Relating to the registration and regulation of architects.	House: Business & Industry Senate: Human Resources	Conference committee requested
HB 1098	64-0 (1975)	Author: Bryant, John W.	Relating to the date when a registered architect may be subject to having his or her certificate to practice architecture in this state revoked.	House: State Affairs	Reported from committee favorably without amendments
HB 1132	64-0 (1975)	Author: Uher, D.R.	Relating to the regulation of the practice of building design and to the creation of the board of building designers.	House: State Affairs	Referred to Committee on State Affairs
SB 583	64-0 (1975)	Author: Clower, Ron Sponsor: Bryant, John W.	Relating to the date on which an unrenewed certificate to practice architecture may be revoked.	House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs	Effective immediately
SB 784	64-0 (1975)	Author: Harris, O.H.	Relating to the registration and regulation of architects.	Senate: State Affairs	Motion to suspend rules lost
HB 1204	63-0 (1973)	Author: Cavness, Don Sponsor: Wolff, Nelson	Relating to the regulation and registration of architects.	House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs	Signed by the Governor
HB 1620	63-0 (1973)	Author: Williams, Lindon	Relating to the regulation and registration of Building Designers and relating to the regulation and registration of architects; and declaring an emergency.	House: State Affairs	Considered in public hearing
HB 797	62-0 (1971)	Author: Lemmon, Ray Sponsor: Herring, Charles	Relating to increasing examination and licensing fees for certified public accountants.
HB 1352	62-0 (1971)	Author: Wieting, Leroy J. Sponsor: Brooks, Chet	Relating to providing in which practicing architects who were practicing on May 22, 1937, may register and receive a certificate without examination.
HB 108	61-0 (1969)	Author: Traeger, John	Relating to creating a time limitation within which actions must be brought against any registered or licensed engineer or architect in this state performing or furnishing design, planning or inspection of construction of any structure or improvement thereon.
HB 761	61-0 (1969)	Author: Ogg, Jack	Relating to certain covenants of indemnification in contracts of agreements pertaining to construction, alteration, maintenance, or repair of certain improvements to or on real property.
HB 449	60-0 (1967)	Author: Price, William Rayford	Relating to creating a time limitation within which actions must be brought against architects, engineers and others performing or furnishing design, planning, inspection or construction of any structure or improvement thereon; exempting owners, tenants or persons in possession.
SB 318	60-0 (1967)	Author: Brooks, Chet	Relating to amending and reenacting certain acts so as to provide an additional period in which practicing architects who were practicing on May 22, 1937, may register and receive a certificate without examination.
HB 787	59-0 (1965)	Author: Eckhardt, Robert Christian "Bob"	Relating to providing an additional period in which practicing architects who were practicing on May 22, 1937, may register and receive a certificate without examination.
HB 788	58-0 (1963)	Author: Miller, William H.	Relating to providing that an additional period in which practicing architects who were practicing on May 22, 1937, may register and receive a certificate without examination.
HB 954	57-0 (1961)	Author: Eckhardt, Robert Christian "Bob"	Relating to amending a certain Act providing an additional period in which practicing architects who were practicing on May 22, 1937, may register and receive a certificate without examination.
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.
HB 556	52-0 (1951)	Author: Kazen, Jr., Abraham "Chick"	Relating to amending certain acts so as to remove the necessity of the Secretary of State to maintain a Register of Architects.
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.
SB 153	51-0 (1949)	Author: Harris, Fred R. "Red"	Relating to amending certain Act dealing the practice of architecture so as to more accurately define the practice of Architecture, and to more accurately describe violations thereof and more equitably prescribe the penalties for violations thereof and more equitably prescribe the penalties for violations of any provision of said Act.
HB 269	50-0 (1947)	Author: Bean, Woodrow Wilson \| et. al.	Relating to amending and re-enacting a previous Act, so that an additional period is provided in which practicing Architects who were practicing on May 22, 1937, may register and receive a certificate without examination.
HB 554	50-0 (1947)	Author: Heflin, James McDonald	Relating to amending a certain Chapter relative to the practice of Architecture, so as to more accurately define the practice of Architecture, and to more accurately describe violations thereof and more equitably prescribe the penalties for violations of any provision of such Chapter; eliminating certain exceptions.
SB 53	49-0 (1945)	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 vocation for a period of at least six (6) months prior to said date and and who failed to contain 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, as provided in said Act, and further amending said Act.
HB 316	48-0 (1943)	Author: Goodman, James H. \| et. al.	Relating to amending certain Acts so as to provide that a registered architect who has entered service in the United States Army, Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard subsequent to October 1, 1940, and who was at the time of his entry into said service or is now in good standing as a registered architect, shall have his name continued on the list of registered architects and shall be exempt from the payment of any further license fee during his service, as aforesaid, and until honorably discharged, and when honorably discharged from the service shall be exempt from the payment of such fee for the then current fiscal year.
SB 215	48-0 (1943)	Author: Lemens, Vernon	Relating to amending certain Acts so as to provide that a registered architect who has entered service in the United States Army, Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard subsequent to October 1st, 1940 and who was at the time of his entry into said service or is now in good standing as a registered architect, shall have his name continued on the list of registered architects and shall be exempt from the payment of any further license fee during his service, as aforesaid, and until honorably discharged, and when honorably discharged from the service he shall be exempt from payment of such fee for the then current fiscal year.
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 630	47-0 (1941)	Author: Carrington, Joe C.	Relating to amending certain Act by providing that certain public buildings may be constructed only when plans have been prepared by, and the construction is supervised by a registered architect; providing for penalties; providing certain exemptions.
SB 122	47-0 (1941)	Author: Sulak, Louis J.	Relating to extending by thirty (30) days the time wherein architects may obtain a registration certificate to practice their profession in Texas.
SB 247	47-0 (1941)	Author: Brownlee, J. Houghton	Relating to amending certain Article providing that certain public buildings may be constructed only when plans have been prepared by, and the construction supervised by a registered architect; providing penalties.
HB 422	46-0 (1939)	Author: Isaacks, Samuel Jackson "Sam"	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 for a period for at least of six months prior to said date and who failed to obtain a registration certificate may have thirty (30) days from the date upon which to file with the Board of Architectural Examiners in order to obtain a certificate authorizing such person to practice Architecture in the State of Texas.
HB 144	45-0 (1937)		Relating to correcting malpractice in the building construction industry by safeguarding the public against the irresponsible practice of the profession of architecture.
SB 79	37-0 (1921)	Author: Dudley, Richard M.	Relating to the examination and certification of professional engineers and architects.
HB 170	35-0 (1917)	Author: Tillotson, Leonard E. \| et. al.	Relating to creating a State Board of Examiners of Architects; providing for the examination of applicants for certificates as registered architects; fixing penalties.
SB 69	35-0 (1917)	Author: McNealus, James Clayton	Relating to the creation of a State Board of Examiners of Architects; prohibiting any one from representing himself as an architect in this state unless so certified by said Board, fixing a penalty.
HB 457	34-0 (1915)	Author: Haney, Edgar Pierce	Relating to creating a State Board of Examiners of Architects.
SB 249	34-0 (1915)	Author: McNealus, James Clayton	Relating to creating a State Board of Examiners of Architects.
HB 533	33-0 (1913)	Author: Burges, Richard Fenner	Relating to providing for the appointment of a state architect; to prescribe his powers and duties; to provide for the employment of architects for state buildings, and for the preparation of a State Building Code.

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