Bill	Session	Author & Sponsor	Caption	Committees	Last action
HB 1894	86-0 (2019)	Author: Goldman, Craig Sponsor: 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, Glenn Sponsor: 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, 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
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, Rodney Sponsor: 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, 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
SB 1382	78-0 (2003)	Author: Armbrister, Kenneth Sponsor: 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, 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
SB 736	77-0 (2001)	Author: Duncan, Robert Sponsor: 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, 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 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., Mario Sponsor: 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, Gene Sponsor: 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, Grant Sponsor: 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, Grant Sponsor: 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, Ray Sponsor: 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, 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 . . . . . . . . . .
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 581	62-0 (1971)	Author: Cavness, Don Sponsor: 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 the General and Special Laws 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 Act 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.

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