Is landscape architecture a regulated profession?
A. Yes, there is currently a title act and a practice act in the state of Texas. A person must be licensed in the state of Texas to either use the title Landscape Architect or to provide landscape architectural services. Businesses that offer landscape architectural services must employ a full time landscape architect and or, have a written agreement of association that discloses the name, address, telephone number and state registration number of each of the landscape architects of record with the company. Landscape Architects must disclose their license numbers in all forms of advertisements. Unfortunately, unscrupulous businesses may falsely claim to be Landscape Architects. Ask to see credentials, or visit the website of the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners, www.tbae.state.tx.us/ to verify the status or license of an individual or company.
