The Road to Licensure in Texas… (and avoiding bumps in the road)

Guest presentation by TBAE and NCARB focusing on licensure.

Feb 24 at 5:30PM at Architecture Center Houston – 902 Commerce

Overview of the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners, Steps toward Architect licensure, Regulations, and Enforcement.

This session covers:

• Why TBAE exists
• The AXP – NCARB’s Intern Experience Program
• The ARE – the mandatory Architectural Registration Examination facilitated by NCARB
• Regulation of the Title and Practice of Architecture in Texas – Staying out of trouble
• Get answers to your questions from an NCARB staff expert
• Learn more information about NCARB’s resources designed to support you.

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About the presenters:

Mike Alvarado, NCARB State Licensing Advisor

Registration Manager – Licensing, Renewals, Continuing Education, Outreach

Mike has been the Registration Manager for the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners (TBAE) for 10 years and has been with the Board for a total of 14 years. He has comprehensive knowledge of the requirements to obtain and maintain an active registration (renewals, status changes, CE requirements, exam requirements). Mike worked for 25 years with the City of Austin Water Department, Engineering Division. He is been an active NCARB Licensing Advisor for over 10 years.

Nancy Rodriguez, TBAE Enforcement

Investigator

Nancy joined the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners in August of 2009 as a License & Permit Specialist with the Registration Department then transitioned to Enforcement in 2011 as an Investigator and has held that position since. Nancy is also known as the Business Registration Coordinator as she oversees all business registration matters for the Board including investigating and assisting businesses with their registration and renewal procedures.

Sharon Briceño, TBAE Registration

Continuing Education Coordinator

Sharon has been with Texas Board of Architectural Examiners (TBAE) and the State of Texas for 8 years. She is a retired public school teacher with 33 years of service. Sharon joined TBAE as a Reciprocal License Specialist and currently serves as the Continuing Education Coordinator, where she manages audits, responds to inquiry about the Board’s CE rules and assists with renewal-related questions.