Architects Day 2025 brought together more than 70 Texas Society of Architects members to advocate for the profession on February 11–12. The event, which only occurs every other year during the Texas legislative session, provides a meaningful opportunity for members to meet with legislators in person and amplify TxA’s ongoing advocacy efforts.

This year, Architects Day took place over two days instead of one, empowering advocates to feel confident speaking on issues facing the profession, allowing more time to connect with other members and legislative officials, and optimizing time spent meeting with legislative offices.

The event began with a training session on the first day to review key advocacy priorities for the 89^th Legislative Session, including funding for public infrastructure, improving housing affordability and attainability, and supporting business-friendly policies that protect the integrity of the built environment.

State Senator José Menéndez of San Antonio gave our architecture advocates insight and inspiration for the next day’s office visits. 2025 President Jason Puchot, AIA, presented Menéndez with a commemorative poster that the Society gifted to all legislators after our meetings — a sketch of the Texas Capitol dome done by member Al York, FAIA.

The first day wrapped up with a legislative reception at the historic Wahrenberger House, where members were able to mingle with legislators and senior staffers and celebrate the event.

The next day, our architecture advocates headed to the Capitol to meet with more than 60 legislative offices. It was a productive day of meetings with decision makers, and a great opportunity to make fresh connections and foster long-held relationships with our many friends in the House and Senate.

“I have learned over the years that activities like this matter, not just to me, but to the communities I care about,” says TxA Vice President of Advocacy Laura Sachtleben, FAIA. “If we don’t use our voice, someone else will speak, and our expertise and perspective may be lost in critical decisions. It was an honor to speak to our state legislators on the health, safety and welfare of the public as it relates to our built environment.”

We are grateful for all those who attended to amplify the voice of Texas architects, and are already looking forward to Architects Day 2027!