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GovernanceAbout TSA
The Texas Society of Architects (TSA or the Society) is a state component of the American institute of Architects (AIA) serving members of the 17 AIA chapters in Texas. Its roots date to the 1880s and 1890s as the Texas State Association of Architects. In 1939, 47 architects paid charter dues of $2.00 and elected TSA’s first officers thus officially forming the Society as it exists today. It wasn’t until 1951 that it received its charter as a component of the AIA.
TSA maintains offices in Austin, Texas (816 Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78701-2443) and can be reached by phone at 512.478.7386, by fax 512.478.0528, and via email at info@texasarchitect.org.
Organization Objectives
- Organize and unite in fellowship the members of the architectural profession of the state of Texas;
- Promote the aesthetic, scientific, and practical efficiency of the profession;
- Advance the science and art of planning and building by advancing the standards of architectural education, training, and practice;
- Coordinate the building industry and the profession of architecture to ensure the advancement of the living standards of people through their improved environment; and
- Make the profession of ever-increasing service to society.
Organization Structure
TSA functions as the statewide representative and unifying body for the 17 chapters of AIA chartered within the state of Texas on matters of statewide interest affecting the interests of such chapters. TSA also functions as the regional organization for the Texas region of AIA.
The TSA Board consists of the Officers, Chapter Directors, a Public Member Director, an Educator Member Director, an Associate Member Director, the AIA Regional Associates Director, and the two Texas Region AIA Directors.
There are currently over 6,000 members in TSA, including the following classifications of membership:
- Registered Architects
- Associates
- Emeritus
- Allied Members
- Honorary Members
- Students
Membership in TSA is voluntary; however, (with the exception of Honorary Members, Students, and Allied Members) one must join at all levels: local (chapter), state (TSA), and national (AIA).
The following organizations were established by and are related to TSA:
- Texas Architectural Foundation (scholarships)
- Texas Architects Committee (political action committee)
- TSA Disaster Action, Inc. (disaster response team)
