If an architect or architectural firm maintains offices in more than one locality, the following shall apply:

1. (1) an office located in Texas having a person registered as an architect in Texas employed in the firm can solicit and perform architectural work.

2. (2) an office located in Texas not having a person registered as an architect in Texas employed in the firm shall not do architectural work for the public of the State of Texas unless:

   1. (A) the architectural work is done under the responsible charge of an architect registered in Texas; and
   2. (B) the responsible architect personally affixes his/her signature, Texas Architect's seal, and the date to all reports, plans and specifications, or other architectural documents issued by the office, or as otherwise required by Subchapter F of this title (relating to Architect's Seal).
3. (3) an office located in Texas not having a person registered as an architect in Texas employed in the firm shall not do architectural work for the public unless all negotiations with prospective clients, whether written or oral, clearly designate that an architect registered in Texas will be responsible for the work.

Source Note:The provisions of this §1.123 adopted to be effective September 19, 1996, 21 TexReg 8661.