PUBLIC INFORMATION

(a) These rules of professional conduct are promulgated pursuant to the Landscape Architects' Registration Law (the Act), Chapters 1051 and 1052, Texas Occupations Code which directs the Board to make all rules consistent with the laws and constitution of Texas which are reasonab…

(a) A Landscape Architect shall undertake to perform a professional service only when the Landscape Architect, together with those whom the Landscape Architect shall engage as consultants, is qualified by education and/or experience in the specific technical areas involved. Durin…

(a) A Landscape Architect shall not practice landscape architecture in any manner which, when measured by generally accepted landscape architectural standards or procedures, is reasonably likely to result or does result in the endangerment of the safety, health, or welfare of the…

(a) Definitions. The following words and terms, when used in this section, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. (1) Incomplete service--A service precluded or terminated without the benefit contracted for being produced (whether or no…

(a) A Landscape Architect may not directly or indirectly perform an act, omit an act or allow an omission, make an assertion, or otherwise engage in a practice with the intent to: (1) defraud; (2) deceive; or (3) create a misleading impression. (b) A Landscape Architect may not a…

(a) If a Landscape Architect has any business association or financial interest which might reasonably appear to influence the Landscape Architect's judgment in connection with the performance of a professional service and thereby jeopardize an interest of the Landscape Architect…

(a) A Landscape Architect shall not: (1) knowingly participate, directly or indirectly, in any plan, scheme, or arrangement having as its purpose the violation of any provision of the Act or any provision of the Rules and Regulations of the Board; (2) aid or abet, directly or ind…

(a) A Landscape Architect shall not practice or offer to practice landscape architecture in any governmental jurisdiction in which to do so would be in violation of a law regulating the practice of landscape architecture in that jurisdiction. (b) The revocation, suspension, refus…

(a) Pursuant to Chapter 53, Texas Occupations Code and §2005.052, Texas Government Code, the Board may suspend or revoke an existing certificate of registration, disqualify a person from receiving a certificate of registration, issue a provisional license subject to the terms and…

(a) In determining whether to impose the additional penalty under Tax Code, §111.061(b), the comptroller may impute to the taxpayer the acts or omissions of: (1) any officer, director, manager, or governing authority of the taxpayer; and (2) any agent or employee with the actual …

(a) Definitions. The following words and terms, when used in this section, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) Active operation--Regular and continuing activities related to the production of oil and gas for which the operator ha…

(a) A postsecondary educational institution may designate one or more students enrolled at the institution as student advocates to whom other students enrolled at the institution may speak confidentially concerning sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking.…

(a) Filings submitted under this subchapter are subject to Government Code Chapter 552, concerning Public Information, including any applicable exception from required disclosure under that chapter. Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, each submitted filing, incl…

(a) If in the course of a disciplinary proceeding, it is found by the Board that a Landscape Architect's abuse of alcohol or a controlled substance, as defined by the Texas Controlled Substances Act, Chapter 481, Health and Safety Code, contributed to a violation of the Act or th…

(a) The application of an Applicant against whom the Board has initiated an enforcement proceeding may be held at the Board's discretion, without approval, disapproval, or denial until: (1) all enforcement proceedings have been terminated by a final judgment or order and the time…

The Texas Department of Human Services (DHS) adopts by reference Texas Administrative Code, Title 37, Public Safety and Corrections, Part VI, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Chapter 159, Special Programs, §159.5 and §159.7 (concerning Continuity of Care System for Offenders…

(a) The Texas Petroleum Products Delivery Fee is imposed, collected, and paid to the state by operators of bulk facilities. The fee is assessed when petroleum products are withdrawn from the bulk facility and delivered into a cargo tank or barge or imported into this state in a c…

(a) For purposes of §3.27 and §3.149 of this chapter (relating to Provisional Licensure and Criminal Convictions), a person is not convicted for committing a criminal offense if: (1) the person entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere; (2) the court deferred further proceeding…

(a) Definitions. The following words and terms, when used in this section, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) Electric log--A density, sonic, or resistivity (except dip meter) log run over the entire wellbore. (2) Drilling opera…

In implementing the requirements under this subchapter, a postsecondary educational institution shall, to the greatest extent practicable, ensure equal access for students enrolled at or employees of the institution who are persons with disabilities. The institution shall make re…

(a) Definitions. The following words and terms, when used in this subsection, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. (1) Account--A demand deposit account, checking or negotiable order of withdrawal account, savings account, time deposi…

(a) General certification - all filings. All filings must include the following certifications: (1) the certification is on behalf of the issuer; (2) the issuer is bound by the certification; (3) the issuer is familiar with all statutes and regulations of this state and the Unite…

(a) Objective. (1) The overall objective is to provide for the most equitable and economical parking facilities for state employees, state officials, and the visiting public in accordance with the general law as set out in Texas Government Code, §§411.061-411.067. Parking and tra…

This chapter shall provide a system of procedures for the initiation, investigation, prosecution, hearing and resolution of disciplinary matters and allegations involving persons who are subject to the jurisdiction of the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners.

(a) Definitions. The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. (1) Charitable or eleemosynary organization--A nonprofit organization devoting all or substantially all of its activiti…

(a) The assignment to a reserved space or open facility is considered a privilege which can be revoked at any time for nonpayment or noncompliance with the parking regulations. In addition, this privilege may be revoked to permit implementation of changes in the parking system or…

(a) In computing any period of time prescribed by this subchapter, by order of the Board, or by other applicable statutory provision or rule, the period shall begin on the day after the act or the event considered and conclude at the end of the last day of such period unless the …

(a) Tax Base. (1) Definitions. The following words and terms, when used in this section, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. (A) Charges for personal services--Charges which are unrelated to the cost of the actual occupancy of the ro…

(a) Whenever a new lot or parking garage is opened for operation, assignments will be made as near as possible to the employee's work location. (b) Provided that whenever a new garage is opened that is connected to or part of a building, whether by new construction or by purchase…

(a) State agency. A state agency is an agency, institution, board, or commission of the State of Texas other than an institution of higher education as defined in Education Code, §61.003. (b) Refunds. A state agency may request a refund for each fiscal year quarter for the state …

(a) The department may make space trades for employees currently having assigned spaces. In allowing such trades, the department shall satisfy itself that the best interests of the state will be served. (b) If an employee is transferred to another work station outside the jurisdi…

(a) The Board may initiate a Contested Case proceeding in response to: (1) a written complaint filed by a member of the public; (2) information provided in a registration application or renewal form; or (3) other information known to the Board which establishes probable cause. (b…

(a) Charges. Monthly charge for assigned parking will be at the rate set by the state legislature, or if no rate is set, at a rate set by the department. The department sets the rate at $10 per reserved space. (b) Payment. Monthly charges shall be paid quarterly in advance, due o…

(a) A Contested Case may be resolved informally at any time. (b) If the respondent agrees in writing to a settlement agreement and the Executive Director executes the written settlement agreement, the settlement agreement shall be presented to the Board for approval or rejection.…

(a) When the legislature is in session, the department shall assign and have marked, for unrestricted use by members and administrative staff of the legislature, the reserved parking spaces in the Capitol Complex requested by the respective houses of the legislature. A request fo…

(a) An informal conference may be held in order to provide a respondent with the opportunity to appear and answer a charge against the respondent in person. (b) An informal conference shall be attended by the respondent and each person designated by the Executive Director to atte…

(a) Temporary permits may be issued for a period of one to 15 days. If the need for the permit continues to exist after 15 working days, a new permit may be obtained in the parking administration office. (b) Upon written request from the agency parking coordinator, a 90-day speci…

(a) The Board shall cause to be published in the Board's official newsletter, on the Board's Web site, in a newspaper, or in another publication the name of any person who has received disciplinary action by the Board. The publication may include a narrative summary of the facts …

Subleasing an assignment shall not be permitted and is a violation of these sections. It is permissible for an employee who is assigned a reserved space by his or her agency to allow another state employee to use that assignment during vacations, absences due to illness, or offic…

For good cause, the Board, the Executive Director, or a person designated by the Executive Director may dismiss a Contested Case at any time after a Contested Case proceeding is commenced.

(a) Car pools shall consist of at least three participating state employees not having the same domicile and who normally drive their vehicles to work. (b) A newly established car pool, meeting the requirements of this section as determined by the Texas Department of Public Safet…

The Executive Director or a person designated by the Executive Director shall represent the Board in any alternative dispute resolution proceeding.

(a) Definitions. The following words and terms, when used in this section, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. (1) Operator-The person responsible for the physical operation of the producing property. (2) Interest owner-Any person ow…

(a) The protections provided by this section apply to: (1) an alleged victim; (2) a person who reports an incident to an institution; (3) a person who sought guidance from the institution concerning an incident; (4) a person who participated in the institution's investigation of …

(a) Except as provided by subsection (b) of this section, for a form or rate filing, only one product (including all forms that will constitute the entire contract and their associated rates) may be submitted in a single filing. This does not prevent an issuer from filing a produ…

(a) All wells shall be equipped with a Bradenhead. Whenever pressure develops between any two strings of casing, the district office shall be notified immediately. No cement may be pumped between any two strings or pipe at the top of the hole, except after permission has been gra…

(a) All vehicles utilizing open parking must display a current parking permit. Up to two permits may be issued to each employee, but only one vehicle bearing a permit issued to an employee may make use of that employee's parking privilege within the Capitol Complex at a time. The…