1. (a) This chapter does not apply to a person who does not represent that the person is an architect or architectural designer, or use another business or professional title that uses a form of the word "architect," and who:

   1. (1) engages in or is employed in the practice of architecture solely as an officer or employee of the United States;

   2. (2) is a legally qualified architect residing in another state or country who:

      1. (A) does not open or maintain an office in this state; and
      2. (B) complies with the requirements of Subsection (b);
   3. (3) prepares architectural plans and specifications for or observes or supervises the alteration of a building, unless the alteration involves a substantial structural or exitway change to the building; or

   4. (4) prepares the architectural plans and specifications for or observes or supervises the construction, enlargement, or alteration of a privately owned building that is:

      1. (A) a building used primarily for:

         1. (i) farm, ranch, or agricultural purposes; or
         2. (ii) storage of raw agricultural commodities;
      2. (B) a single-family or dual-family dwelling or a building or appurtenance associated with the dwelling;
      3. (C) a multifamily dwelling not exceeding a height of two stories and not exceeding 16 units per building;
      4. (D) a commercial building that does not exceed a height of two stories or a square footage of 20,000 square feet; or
      5. (E) a warehouse that has limited public access.

2. (b) A person described by Subsection (a)(2) who agrees to perform or represents that the person is able to perform a professional service involved in the practice of architecture may perform an architectural service in this state only if, in performing the service, the person:

   1. (1) employs an architect who is a resident of this state as a consultant; or
   2. (2) acts as a consultant of an architect in this state.

Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003; Renumbered from Occupations Code Sec. 1051.056 and amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 331, Sec. 3.11, 3.12, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.