| (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) As soon as practicable 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
military spouses.
(1) A military spouse may qualify for a temporary architectural
registration if the spouse:
(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 spouse'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 spouse's license or
registration in the other jurisdiction; and
(ii) the spouse 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 military spouse 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 military
spouse's eligibility for temporary architectural registration;
(B) sufficient documentation to verify that the military
spouse 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 military spouse's identification
card; and
(E) proof the military service member is stationed
at a military installation in Texas.
(4) A temporary architectural registration issued under
this subsection expires three years from the date of issuance or when
the military service member is no longer stationed at a military installation
in Texas, whichever occurs first. The registration may not be renewed.
(5) Except as provided under the subsection, a military
spouse 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.
(6) A temporary architectural registration issued under
this subsection may be revoked if the military spouse:
(A) fails to comply with paragraph (5) of this subsection;
or
(B) the military spouse's license or registration required
under paragraph (1)(a) of this subsection expires or is suspended
or revoked.
(7) 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 |
