(a) In order to obtain architectural registration by examination in Texas, an Applicant:
  (1) shall have a professional degree from:
    (A) an architectural education program accredited by the National Architectural Accreditation Board (NAAB),
    (B) an architectural education program that became accredited by NAAB not later than two years after the Applicant's graduation,
    (C) an architectural education program that was granted candidacy status by NAAB and became accredited by NAAB not later than three years after the Applicant's graduation, or
    (D) an architectural education program outside the United States where an evaluation by NAAB or another organization acceptable to the Board has concluded that the program is substantially equivalent to an NAAB accredited professional program;
  (2) shall successfully demonstrate completion of the Architectural Experience Program (AXP); and
  (3) shall successfully complete the architectural registration examination as more fully described in Subchapter C.
(b) An Applicant who applies for architectural registration by examination on or before August 31, 2011 is not required to complete the Architectural Experience Program (AXP) if the Applicant successfully demonstrates that prior to January 1, 1984, he/she acquired at least eight (8) years of acceptable architectural experience or eight (8) years of a combination of acceptable education and experience. This subsection is repealed effective September 1, 2011.
(c) An Applicant who applies for architectural registration by examination on or before August 31, 2011 and who commenced his/her architectural education or experience prior to September 1, 1999, shall be subject to the rules and regulations relating to educational and experiential requirements as they existed on August 31, 1999. This subsection is repealed effective September 1, 2011.
(d) For purposes of this section, an Applicant shall be considered to have "commenced" his/her architectural education upon enrollment in an acceptable architectural education program. This subsection is repealed effective September 1, 2011.
(e) In accordance with federal law, the Board must verify proof of legal status in the United States. Each Applicant shall provide evidence of legal status by submitting a certified copy of a United States birth certificate or other documentation that satisfies the requirements of the Federal Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996. A list of acceptable documents may be obtained by contacting the Board's office.

Source Note: The provisions of this §1.21 adopted to be effective January 1, 1976; amended to be effective February 19, 1980, 5 TexReg 385; amended to be effective February 12, 1982, 7 TexReg 509; amended to be effective March 17, 1988, 13 TexReg 1138; amended to be effective February 8, 1991, 16 TexReg 457; amended to be effective March 26, 1992, 17 TexReg 1910; amended to be effective March 23, 1994, 19 TexReg 1654; amended to be effective December 8, 1995, 20 TexReg 9845; amended to be effective September 19, 1996, 21 TexReg 8659; amended to be effective June 30, 1997, 22 TexReg 5920; amended to be effective April 20, 2000, 25 TexReg 3249; amended to beeffective October 10,2001, 26 TexReg 7834; amended to be effective April 4, 2004, 29 TexReg 3460; amended to be effective March 30, 2006, 31 TexReg 245; amended to be effective July 13, 2008, 33 TexReg 5317; amended to be effective February 21, 2011, 36 TexReg 927; amended to be effective June 21, 2018, 43 TexReg 3884