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Texas RAS Exam Prep | TAS/TDLR
Study Guide Questions And Well
Graded Solutions With Rationales
Updated 2026-2027
SECTION 1: TDLR ADMINISTRATION & TABA
1. Which Texas state agency is responsible for administering the Registered
Accessibility Specialist (RAS) program?
A) Texas Department of Insurance (TDI)
B) Texas Board of Architectural Examiners (TBAE)
C) Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
D) Texas Facilities Commission (TFC)
Rationale: TDLR is the sole state agency that administers the RAS program, including
licensing, examinations, and enforcement of the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS)
under TABA.
2. The Texas Architectural Barriers Act (TABA) is codified in which chapter of the Texas
Government Code?
A) Chapter 1201
B) Chapter 469
C) Chapter 2306
D) Chapter 1001
Rationale: TABA is found exclusively in Chapter 469 of the Texas Government Code,
which establishes the legal mandate for accessible design and construction in Texas.
3. What minimum estimated construction cost triggers mandatory TDLR plan review for
a new project?
A) $25,000
B) ***$50,000***
C) $75,000
D) $100,000
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Rationale: Under TABA rules, any project with an estimated construction cost of
$50,000 or more requires a mandatory plan review and inspection by a licensed RAS.
4. How long is a RAS license valid before it must be renewed?
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 3 years
D) 5 years
Rationale: TDLR issues RAS licenses on a two-year renewal cycle, and licensees must
complete continuing education to renew.
5. How many continuing education units (CEUs) must a RAS complete per renewal
cycle?
A) 4 CEUs
B) 6 CEUs
C) 8 CEUs
D) 12 CEUs
Rationale: TDLR mandates 6 CEUs per renewal cycle, with at least 1 CEU dedicated
specifically to updates to TAS or TABA.
6. Within how many days must a RAS notify TDLR of a change of address?
A) 10 days
B) 30 days
C) 60 days
D) 90 days
Rationale: RAS licensees are required to notify TDLR in writing within 30 days of any
change to their mailing address or contact information.
7. Which of the following is NOT an acceptable path to qualify for the RAS exam?
A) Degree in architecture + 1 year experience
B) 8 years of relevant experience
C) ICC Accessibility Inspector certification + 4 years experience
D) Active Fire Fighter certification + 2 years experience
Rationale: TDLR recognizes only three qualification paths; fire fighter certification is
not one of them unless it directly relates to accessibility inspection experience.
8. What is the maximum administrative penalty TDLR can assess against a RAS for a
single violation?
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A) $1,000
B) ***$5,000***
C) $10,000
D) $25,000
Rationale: Under TDLR enforcement rules, the maximum administrative penalty per
violation is $5,000 for a RAS licensee.
9. If a RAS fails to renew their license before the expiration date, how long is the grace
period to renew without retaking the exam?
A) 15 days
B) 30 days
C) 60 days
D) 90 days
Rationale: TDLR provides a 30-day grace period after expiration. After that, the
license lapses and the individual must reapply and retake the exam.
10. Who has the ultimate authority to adopt and amend the Texas Accessibility
Standards (TAS)?
A) The Governor of Texas
B) The Texas Legislature
C) The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation
D) The U.S. Department of Justice
Rationale: The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation (which oversees
TDLR) has the statutory authority to adopt and amend TAS.
11. A RAS performing plan reviews must submit their reports to TDLR within how many
days of the review?
A) 5 business days
B) 10 business days
C) 15 business days
D) 30 calendar days
Rationale: TDLR rules require a RAS to submit plan review reports to the department
within 10 business days of completing the review.
12. Which of the following is a prohibited act for a RAS under TDLR rules?
A) Inspecting a building designed by their former employer
B) Inspecting a building they personally designed
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C) Reviewing plans for a municipality
D) Charging a flat fee for inspection services
Rationale: A RAS cannot inspect their own design work, as this creates a conflict of
interest. They must remain impartial.
13. What is the minimum passing score required for the RAS licensing examination?
A) 60%
B) 70%
C) 75%
D) 80%
Rationale: TDLR has set the passing threshold for the RAS exam at 75%, which
contributes to the historically low pass rates.
14. If a RAS is convicted of a felony, how long must they wait before they can reapply for
a license?
A) 1 year after conviction
B) 5 years after completion of sentence
C) 10 years after conviction
D) Never – they are permanently barred
Rationale: TDLR rules state a person convicted of a felony cannot apply for a RAS
license until 5 years after the completion of their sentence, including parole.
15. The RAS exam is administered by which third-party testing vendor?
A) Prometric
B) PSI Services
C) Pearson VUE
D) Kryterion
Rationale: TDLR contracts with PSI Services to develop, schedule, and administer the
RAS licensing examination.
16. A RAS must complete their initial exam within how long of filing their application
with TDLR?
A) 6 months
B) 1 year
C) 18 months
D) 2 years
Texas RAS Exam Prep | TAS/TDLR
Study Guide Questions And Well
Graded Solutions With Rationales
Updated 2026-2027
SECTION 1: TDLR ADMINISTRATION & TABA
1. Which Texas state agency is responsible for administering the Registered
Accessibility Specialist (RAS) program?
A) Texas Department of Insurance (TDI)
B) Texas Board of Architectural Examiners (TBAE)
C) Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
D) Texas Facilities Commission (TFC)
Rationale: TDLR is the sole state agency that administers the RAS program, including
licensing, examinations, and enforcement of the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS)
under TABA.
2. The Texas Architectural Barriers Act (TABA) is codified in which chapter of the Texas
Government Code?
A) Chapter 1201
B) Chapter 469
C) Chapter 2306
D) Chapter 1001
Rationale: TABA is found exclusively in Chapter 469 of the Texas Government Code,
which establishes the legal mandate for accessible design and construction in Texas.
3. What minimum estimated construction cost triggers mandatory TDLR plan review for
a new project?
A) $25,000
B) ***$50,000***
C) $75,000
D) $100,000
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Rationale: Under TABA rules, any project with an estimated construction cost of
$50,000 or more requires a mandatory plan review and inspection by a licensed RAS.
4. How long is a RAS license valid before it must be renewed?
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 3 years
D) 5 years
Rationale: TDLR issues RAS licenses on a two-year renewal cycle, and licensees must
complete continuing education to renew.
5. How many continuing education units (CEUs) must a RAS complete per renewal
cycle?
A) 4 CEUs
B) 6 CEUs
C) 8 CEUs
D) 12 CEUs
Rationale: TDLR mandates 6 CEUs per renewal cycle, with at least 1 CEU dedicated
specifically to updates to TAS or TABA.
6. Within how many days must a RAS notify TDLR of a change of address?
A) 10 days
B) 30 days
C) 60 days
D) 90 days
Rationale: RAS licensees are required to notify TDLR in writing within 30 days of any
change to their mailing address or contact information.
7. Which of the following is NOT an acceptable path to qualify for the RAS exam?
A) Degree in architecture + 1 year experience
B) 8 years of relevant experience
C) ICC Accessibility Inspector certification + 4 years experience
D) Active Fire Fighter certification + 2 years experience
Rationale: TDLR recognizes only three qualification paths; fire fighter certification is
not one of them unless it directly relates to accessibility inspection experience.
8. What is the maximum administrative penalty TDLR can assess against a RAS for a
single violation?
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A) $1,000
B) ***$5,000***
C) $10,000
D) $25,000
Rationale: Under TDLR enforcement rules, the maximum administrative penalty per
violation is $5,000 for a RAS licensee.
9. If a RAS fails to renew their license before the expiration date, how long is the grace
period to renew without retaking the exam?
A) 15 days
B) 30 days
C) 60 days
D) 90 days
Rationale: TDLR provides a 30-day grace period after expiration. After that, the
license lapses and the individual must reapply and retake the exam.
10. Who has the ultimate authority to adopt and amend the Texas Accessibility
Standards (TAS)?
A) The Governor of Texas
B) The Texas Legislature
C) The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation
D) The U.S. Department of Justice
Rationale: The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation (which oversees
TDLR) has the statutory authority to adopt and amend TAS.
11. A RAS performing plan reviews must submit their reports to TDLR within how many
days of the review?
A) 5 business days
B) 10 business days
C) 15 business days
D) 30 calendar days
Rationale: TDLR rules require a RAS to submit plan review reports to the department
within 10 business days of completing the review.
12. Which of the following is a prohibited act for a RAS under TDLR rules?
A) Inspecting a building designed by their former employer
B) Inspecting a building they personally designed
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C) Reviewing plans for a municipality
D) Charging a flat fee for inspection services
Rationale: A RAS cannot inspect their own design work, as this creates a conflict of
interest. They must remain impartial.
13. What is the minimum passing score required for the RAS licensing examination?
A) 60%
B) 70%
C) 75%
D) 80%
Rationale: TDLR has set the passing threshold for the RAS exam at 75%, which
contributes to the historically low pass rates.
14. If a RAS is convicted of a felony, how long must they wait before they can reapply for
a license?
A) 1 year after conviction
B) 5 years after completion of sentence
C) 10 years after conviction
D) Never – they are permanently barred
Rationale: TDLR rules state a person convicted of a felony cannot apply for a RAS
license until 5 years after the completion of their sentence, including parole.
15. The RAS exam is administered by which third-party testing vendor?
A) Prometric
B) PSI Services
C) Pearson VUE
D) Kryterion
Rationale: TDLR contracts with PSI Services to develop, schedule, and administer the
RAS licensing examination.
16. A RAS must complete their initial exam within how long of filing their application
with TDLR?
A) 6 months
B) 1 year
C) 18 months
D) 2 years
