{"data":{"id":"us-tx/tex.-occupations-code-1051.801","jurisdiction":"us-tx","citation":"Tex. Occupations Code § 1051.801","heading":"CRIMINAL PENALTY.","body":"(a) A person, whether acting independently or on behalf of the person's firm, commits an offense if, in violation of this chapter, the person:\n(1) engages in the practice of architecture, or offers or attempts to engage in the practice of architecture;\n(2) prepares architectural plans or specifications for and observes or supervises the construction, enlargement, or alteration of a building for another person; or\n(3) advertises or puts out a sign, card, or drawing designating the person as an architect or architectural designer or uses another business or professional title that uses a form of the word \"architect.\"\n(b) An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $250 and not more than $1,000. Each day of violation is a separate offense.\n(c) In an action brought under this section, the board may be represented by a district or county attorney or by other counsel as necessary.\nAdded by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 331, Sec. 3.24, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.","path":["OCCUPATIONS CODE","TITLE 6. REGULATION OF ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURE, LAND SURVEYING, AND RELATED PRACTICES","SUBTITLE B. REGULATION OF ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED PRACTICES","CHAPTER 1051. TEXAS BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL EXAMINERS; GENERAL PROVISIONS AFFECTING ARCHITECTS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS, AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS; PROVISIONS AFFECTING ONLY ARCHITECTS","SUBCHAPTER P. OTHER PENALTIES AND ENFORCEMENT PROVISIONS: ARCHITECTS"],"source_url":"https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.1051.htm#1051.801","current_through":"89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T01:47:31Z","sha256":"a4e37784e841274548f27a6e2b96063342d5edf55276ec58fe681236cde0ee45","source_id":"us-tx","stale":false,"prev":"us-tx/tex.-occupations-code-1051.752","next":"us-tx/tex.-occupations-code-1052.003"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}