The following policies have been established and adopted by the TxA Board of Directors.
The Texas Society of Architects is a diverse, inclusive, and professional organization that champions a culture of social justice and expects its members and associates to uphold these values. During its conferences, other professional and social events, workshops, and on related social media, TxA is dedicated to providing a safe, harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation or identification, family responsibilities, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, or other status protected under law. TxA will not tolerate harassment of members, vendors, speakers, volunteers, or TxA staff.
This Code of Conduct prohibits anyone present at our events or meetings, including attendees, vendors, sponsors, speakers, volunteers, or staff, from engaging in intimidating, harassing, discriminatory, unwelcome, abusive, disruptive, violent, or offensive conduct toward others. Derogatory speech, images, and personal insults based on sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, disability, religion, or ethnicity are prohibited, as is unwelcome sexual attention, touching, stalking, photography, or sexually explicit comments or images. Individuals asked to stop any such behavior must comply immediately. Violators may be subject to expulsion from events without refund or asked to leave meetings.
Sponsors, speakers, and vendors should not use sexualized or offensive images in their presentations, advertising, or booths.
TxA has a zero-tolerance policy for hostile, disruptive or harassing behavior at its conferences, meetings, or events that negatively interferes with the experience for others, or makes others feel unsafe. If you feel you are being harassed, or if you observe others engaging in behavior that violates this Code of Conduct, you may seek out staff, or contact the following persons for assistance:
Note Persons named for contact may change by event or meeting.
Staff, officers, and volunteers will be briefed on this Code of Conduct and options for remedial action, ranging from warning the offender, contacting venue security or law enforcement, or expulsion from the conference without refund, depending on the circumstances. If you continue to feel unsafe, please let us know so that we can take further measures, such as providing escorts or working with venue security.
The Texas Society of Architects champions a culture of social justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion within the architectural community.
Achieving this vision directly impacts the prosperity, health, and future of our profession and our communities.