As one of the nation’s largest organizations for the architecture profession, the Texas Society of Architects is the voice for Texas architecture. We invite you to explore, discover, engage, support, and learn about Texas architecture through the various resources on our website.
Mission Statement
The Texas Society of Architects/AIA is the voice for Texas architecture, supporting the creation of safe, beautiful, sustainable environments.
History
The roots of the Society date back to the 1880s organization known as the Texas State Association of Architects. In 1939, 47 architects paid charter dues and elected the Society’s first officers, officially forming the organization as it exists today. In 1951, the Society received its charter as a component of the American Institute of Architects.
Organization Structure
The Texas Society of Architects is governed by a Board of Directors, which consists of officers, elected at-large by the membership, and chapter directors, elected by their respective chapters. Additional members of the board are the public member director, an educator member director, an associate member director, the AIA regional associate director, and the Texas representatives to the AIA Board of Directors — all elected by the membership at large.
There are currently over 6,500 members in Texas Society of Architects, with the following classifications of membership:
The following organizations were established by and are related to Texas Society of Architects:
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Texas Society of Architects Disaster Action, Inc. (disaster response team)
Become a Member
Members of the Texas Society of Architects play an incredibly vital role in maintaining and supporting Texas architecture. They also receive: exclusive access to our publications; legislative support; discounted rates for our Annual Convention and Design Expo, Design Conference, and awards programs; and many other invaluable resources at the local, state, and national levels.
Board of Directors
The Texas Society of Architects Board of Directors includes officers and AIA directors, as well as Society directors. The board guides the Society's mission to be the voice for Texas architecture, supporting the creation of safe, beautiful, sustainable environments.
Chapters
The Texas Society of Architects is composed of 17 local chapters. Use the list below to find important contact information for each chapter.
Commissions
The activities of the Texas Society of Architects are largely the result of member volunteers working in partnership with staff. The various committees and task forces responsible for this work are organized into five commissions, each of which is led by a member of the Executive Committee.
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