Texas consumers deserve accurate information from the TBAE (Texas Board of Architectural Examiners) website, regarding the qualifications of Registered Interior Designers in Texas. Of the 5,000 RIDs in Texas, 3500 are "grandfathered", 1500 are "qualified by exam". This information is not shared with the public. Three years is ample time to pass the NCIDQ exam. HB1717 will encourage truth and transparency from TBAE.