| (a) Definitions.
(1) "Active duty" means current full-time military
service in the armed forces of the United States or active duty military
service as a member of the Texas military forces, as defined by Section
437.001, Government Code, or similar military service of another state.
(2) "Armed forces of the United States" means the army,
navy, air force, coast guard, or marine corps of the United States
or a reserve unit of one of those branches of the armed forces.
(3) "Military service member" means a person who is
on active duty.
(4) "Military spouse" means a person who is married
to a military service member.
(5) "Military veteran" means a person who has served
on active duty and who was discharged or released from active duty.
(b) Architectural registration eligibility requirements
for military service members, military veterans, and military spouses.
(1) Verified military service, training, or education
will be credited toward the registration requirements, other than
an examination requirement, of an Applicant who is a military service
member or a military veteran.
(2) An Applicant who is a military service member,
military veteran, or military spouse may be eligible for registration
if the Applicant:
(A) Holds an active architectural registration issued
by another jurisdiction that has licensing or registration requirements
that are substantially equivalent to the requirements for registration
in this state; or
(B) Held an active architectural registration in this
state within the five years preceding the application.
(3) Not later than 30 days after a military service
member, military veteran, or military spouse files an application
for registration, the Board shall process the application, and if
the applicant qualifies for registration under this subsection, issue
the registration.
(4) This subsection does not apply if the Applicant
holds a restricted registration issued by another jurisdiction or
has an unacceptable criminal history.
(c) Alternative temporary registration procedure for
an individual who is a military service member or military spouse.
(1) An individual who is a military service member
or military spouse may qualify for a temporary architectural registration
if the individual:
(A) holds a current architectural license or registration
in good standing in another jurisdiction that has licensing requirements
substantially equivalent to the requirements for architectural registration
in this state;
(B) notifies the Board in writing of the individual's
intent to practice Architecture in this state;
(C) submits to the Board required information to demonstrate
eligibility for temporary architectural registration; and
(D) receives a verification letter from the Board that:
(i) the Board has verified the individual's license
or registration in the other jurisdiction; and
(ii) the individual is issued a temporary architectural
registration.
(2) The Board will review and evaluate the following
criteria when determining whether another jurisdiction's licensing
requirements are substantially equivalent to the requirements for
an architectural registration in Texas:
(A) whether the other jurisdiction requires an applicant
to pass the Architect Registration Examination (ARE);
(B) any experience qualifications required by the jurisdiction
to obtain the license or registration; and
(C) any education credentials required by the jurisdiction
to obtain the license or registration.
(3) The individual must submit the following information
to the Board to demonstrate eligibility for temporary architectural
registration:
(A) a written request for the Board to review the individual's
eligibility for temporary architectural registration;
(B) sufficient documentation to verify that the individual
is currently licensed or registered in good standing in another jurisdiction
and has no restrictions, pending enforcement actions, or unpaid fees
or penalties relating to the license or registration;
(C) proof of residency in this state;
(D) a copy of the individual's military identification
card; and
(E) proof the military service member or, with respect
to a military spouse, the military service member to whom the spouse
is married is stationed at a military installation in Texas.
(4) Not later than the 30th day after the date an individual
submits the information described by paragraph (3) of this subsection,
the Board shall provide the verification described by paragraph (1)(D)
of this subsection if the individual is eligible for a temporary registration
under this subsection.
(5) A temporary architectural registration issued under
this subsection expires three years from the date of issuance or when
the military service member or, with respect to a military spouse,
the military service member to whom the spouse is married is no longer
stationed at a military installation in Texas, whichever occurs first.
The registration may not be renewed.
(6) In the event of a divorce or similar event that
affects an individual's status as a military spouse, the spouse's
registration will continue in effect until the registration expires
three years from the date of issuance.
(7) Except as provided under this subsection, an individual
who receives a temporary architectural registration under this subsection
is subject to and shall comply with all applicable laws, rules, and
standards governing the Practice of Architecture in this state.
(8) A temporary architectural registration issued under
this subsection may be revoked if the individual:
(A) fails to comply with paragraph (7) of this subsection;
or
(B) the individual's license or registration required
under paragraph (1)(A) of this subsection expires or is suspended
or revoked.
(9) The Board shall not charge a fee for the issuance
of a temporary architectural registration under this subsection.
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| Source Note: The provisions of this §1.29 adopted to be effective November 23, 2014, 39 TexReg 9006; amended to be effective March 22, 2016, 41 TexReg 2159; amended to be effective April 5, 2020, 45 TexReg 2181; amended to be effective March 28, 2024, 49 TexReg 1929 |
