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85th Regular Session, 2017
	HB 1121 (85th R.S.)
	Caption: Relating to instruction in accessible design in the curriculum for an architecture degree program offered by a public institution of higher education.
	Author: Springer, Drew
	Committees: Higher Education
	Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
	HB 2125 (85th R.S.)
	Caption: Relating to the establishment of a program for the collection, transportation, and recycling of architectural paint.
	Author: Thompson, Ed
	Committees: Environmental Regulation
	Last Action: Left pending in committee
	HB 2170 (85th R.S.)
	Caption: Relating to responsibility for defects in the plans, specifications, or related documents for the construction or repair of an improvement to real property.
	Author: Kacal, Kyle \| et. al.
	Committees: Ways & Means
	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
	HB 2417 (85th R.S.)
	Caption: Relating to the composition of the Texas Historical Commission.
	Author: Frullo, John
	Committees: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
	HB 3021 (85th R.S.)
	Caption: Relating to indemnification and duties of engineers and architects under certain governmental contracts.
	Author: Phelan, Dade \| et. al.
	Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
	Committees: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence \| Business & Commerce
	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17
	HB 3110 (85th R.S.)
	Caption: Relating to certain agreements by architects and engineers in or in connection with certain construction contracts.
	Author: Longoria, Oscar
	Committees: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
	Last Action: Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
	HB 3418 (85th R.S.)
	Caption: Relating to municipal zoning affecting places or areas of historical, cultural, or architectural importance and significance.
	Author: Elkins, Gary
	Committees: Urban Affairs
	Last Action: Left pending in committee
	SB 763 (85th R.S.)
	Caption: Relating to the composition of the Texas Historical Commission.
	Author: Huffman, Joan
	Sponsor: Frullo, John
	Committees: Culture, Recreation & Tourism \| Natural Resources & Economic Development
	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17
	SB 1953 (85th R.S.)
	Caption: Relating to indemnification and duties of engineers and architects under certain governmental contracts.
	Author: Hughes, Bryan
	Committees: Business & Commerce
	Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
84th Regular Session, 2015
	HB 2049 (84th R.S.)
	Caption: Relating to indemnification and duties of engineers and architects under certain governmental contracts.
	Author: Darby, Drew \| et. al.
	Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
	Committees: Licensing & Administrative Procedures \| Business & Commerce
	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15
	HB 3688 (84th R.S.)
	Caption: Relating to the process for the selection of construction managers-at-risk used by governmental entities.
	Author: Frank, James
	Committees: Government Transparency & Operation
	Last Action: Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
	SB 799 (84th R.S.)
	Caption: Relating to indemnification and duties of engineers and architects under certain governmental contracts.
	Author: Eltife, Kevin
	Committees: Business & Commerce
	Last Action: Left pending in committee
83rd Regular Session, 2013
	HB 1778 (83rd R.S.)
	Caption: Relating to abolishing the regulation of the practice of interior design.
	Author: Schaefer, Matt
	Committees: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
	Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
	HB 1977 (83rd R.S.)
	Caption: Relating to construction manager-agents and managers-at-risk used by governmental entities.
	Author: Kuempel, John \| et. al.
	Committees: Government Efficiency & Reform
	Last Action: Left pending in committee
	HB 2923 (83rd R.S.)
	Caption: Relating to the establishment of a program for the collection, transportation, and recycling of architectural paint.
	Author: Sheets, Kenneth
	Committees: Environmental Regulation
	Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule
	SB 1121 (83rd R.S.)
	Caption: Relating to coverage for certain architectural engineering services under certain insurance policies.
	Author: West, Royce
	Committees: Business & Commerce
	Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
82nd Regular Session, 2011
	HB 1465 (82nd R.S.)
	Caption: Relating to the abolition of the Joint Advisory Committee on the Practice of Engineering and Architecture.
	Author: Callegari, Bill
	Committees: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
	Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
	HB 2543 (82nd R.S.)
	Caption: 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.
	Author: Smith, Wayne
	Committees: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
	Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
	HB 2658 (82nd R.S.)
	Caption: Relating to architectural barriers standards.
	Author: Lavender, George
	Committees: Government Efficiency & Reform
	Last Action: Referred to Government Efficiency & Reform
	HB 3676 (82nd R.S.)
	Caption: Relating to procuring contracts for certain professional services by a governmental entity.
	Author: Brown, Fred
	Committees: Government Efficiency & Reform
	Last Action: Referred to Government Efficiency & Reform
81st Regular Session, 2009
	SB 1201 (81st R.S.)
	Caption: Relating to an affidavit required to be filed in a cause of action against certain licensed or registered professionals.
	Author: Carona, John
	Sponsor: Lewis, Tryon
	Committees: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence \| State Affairs
	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
	SB 1523 (81st R.S.)
	Caption: 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.
	Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
	Committees: Higher Education
	Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
	SB 2141 (81st R.S.)
	Caption: Relating to the statute of repose for engineers and architects.
	Author: Wentworth, Jeff
	Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
	Committees: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence \| State Affairs
	Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
80th Regular Session, 2007
	HB 1963 (80th R.S.)
	Caption: Relating to rules and policies adopted by state agencies regarding engineering or architectural errors or omissions.
	Author: Solomons, Burt
	Committees: Government Reform
	Last Action: Left pending in committee
	HB 2060 (80th R.S.)
	Caption: Relating to the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners; providing penalties.
	Author: Geren, Charlie
	Sponsor: Estes, Craig
	Committees: Licensing & Administrative Procedures \| Business & Commerce
	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
	HB 2218 (80th R.S.)
	Caption: Relating to the vesting of architectural control committee authority in certain subdivisions.
	Author: Hochberg, Scott
	Sponsor: Janek, Kyle \| et. al.
	Committees: Business & Industry \| Intergovernmental Relations
	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
	SB 541 (80th R.S.)
	Caption: Relating to continuing education in sustainable and energy-efficient design standards for a person registered by the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners.
	Author: West, Royce \| et. al.
	Sponsor: Miles, Borris
	Committees: Licensing & Administrative Procedures \| Business & Commerce
	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
	SB 924 (80th R.S.)
	Caption: Relating to rules and policies adopted by state agencies regarding engineering or architectural errors or omissions.
	Author: Brimer, Kim
	Sponsor: Solomons, Burt
	Committees: Government Reform \| Government Organization
	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
	SCR 85 (80th R.S.)
	Caption: Recalling S.B. No. 924 from the governor for further consideration.
	Author: Brimer, Kim
	Sponsor: Solomons, Burt
	Last Action: Signed by the Governor
79th Regular Session, 2005
	HB 1573 (79th R.S.)
	Caption: Relating to the definition of the practice of architecture and to certificates of merit for design professionals.
	Author: Geren, Charlie
	Sponsor: Harris, Chris
	Committees: Licensing & Administrative Procedures \| Business & Commerce
	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
	HB 2673 (79th R.S.)
	Caption: Relating to the creation of an alternative procurement procedure for architectural, engineering, or land surveying services by certain governmental entities.
	Author: Turner, Sylvester
	Committees: Government Reform
	Last Action: Left pending in committee
	SB 1279 (79th R.S.)
	Caption: Relating to the registration and regulation of architects, landscape architects, and interior designers.
	Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
	Committees: Business & Commerce
	Last Action: Left pending in committee
78th Regular Session, 2003
	HB 4 (78th R.S.)
	Caption: Relating to reform of certain procedures and remedies in civil actions.
	Author: Nixon, Joe \| et. al.
	Sponsor: Ratliff, Bill
	Committees: Civil Practices \| State Affairs
	Last Action: See remarks for effective date
	HB 1526 (78th R.S.)
	Caption: Relating to the registration requirements for certain retired architects.
	Author: Geren, Charlie
	Sponsor: Harris, Chris
	Committees: Licensing & Administrative Procedures \| Business & Commerce
	Last Action: Effective immediately
	HB 1790 (78th R.S.)
	Caption: 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.
	Author: Chisum, Warren \| et. al.
	Committees: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
	HB 3084 (78th R.S.)
	Caption: Relating to increasing the sustainability of the State's building infrastructure.
	Author: Puente, Robert
	Committees: Environmental Regulation
	Last Action: Referred to Environmental Regulation
	HB 3396 (78th R.S.)
	Caption: Relating to the requirement of architects and engineers to carry errors and omissions insurance.
	Author: Flores, Kino
	Committees: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
	Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
	SB 283 (78th R.S.)
	Caption: 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.
	Author: Jackson, Mike
	Sponsor: Chisum, Warren \| et. al.
	Committees: Licensing & Administrative Procedures \| Government Organization
	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
77th Regular Session, 2001
	HB 1706 (77th R.S.)
	Caption: Relating to the regulation of architecture, landscape architecture, and interior design by the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners.
	Author: Farrar, Jessica
	Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
	Committees: Licensing & Administrative Procedures \| Business & Commerce
	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
	HB 2034 (77th R.S.)
	Caption: Relating to indemnification provisions concerning registered architects and registered engineers in certain construction contracts.
	Author: Bosse, Fred
	Committees: Civil Practices
	Last Action: Left pending in committee
	SB 38 (77th R.S.)
	Caption: Relating to authorizing the conduct of architectural review before the construction or remodeling of certain long-term and other care facilities.
	Author: Zaffirini, Judith \| et. al.
	Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
	Committees: Human Services \| Health & Human Services
	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
	SB 561 (77th R.S.)
	Caption: Relating to indemnification provisions concerning registered architects and licensed engineers in certain construction contracts.
	Author: Sibley, David
	Sponsor: Bosse, Fred
	Committees: Civil Practices \| Jurisprudence
	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
76th Regular Session, 1999
	HB 1248 (76th R.S.)
	Caption: Relating to the regulation of the practice of architecture, landscape architecture, and interior design; providing administrative penalties.
	Author: Farrar, Jessica
	Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
	Committees: Licensing & Administrative Procedures \| State Affairs
	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
	HB 1308 (76th R.S.)
	Caption: Relating to the operations, powers, and duties of the State Preservation Board.
	Author: Goolsby, Tony
	Committees: House Administration
	Last Action: Left pending in committee
	HB 1901 (76th R.S.)
	Caption: Relating to the adoption of standards and specifications for eliminating architectural barriers encountered by persons with disabilities.
	Author: Mowery, Anna
	Committees: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
	Last Action: Left pending in committee
	HB 3194 (76th R.S.)
	Caption: Relating to the law relating to architectural barriers.
	Author: Moreno, Joe
	Committees: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
	Last Action: Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
	SB 164 (76th R.S.)
	Caption: Relating to the inactive status of, and related fees and taxes applying to, persons licensed to practice or engage in certain occupations and professions.
	Author: Carona, John
	Committees: State Affairs
	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
	SB 494 (76th R.S.)
	Caption: 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.
	Author: Harris, Chris
	Sponsor: Goolsby, Tony \| et. al.
	Committees: House Administration \| Administration
	Last Action: Effective immediately
	SB 959 (76th R.S.)
	Caption: Relating to the law relating to architectural barriers.
	Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
	Sponsor: Moreno, Joe
	Committees: Licensing & Administrative Procedures \| State Affairs
	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
	SB 1147 (76th R.S.)
	Caption: Relating to the establishment of an inactive status for registered architects.
	Author: Wentworth, Jeff
	Committees: State Affairs
	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
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