TITLE 22. EXAMINING BOARDS

PART 22. TEXAS STATE BOARD OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY

CHAPTER 511. ELIGIBILITY

SUBCHAPTER C. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy adopts an amendment to §511.57 concerning Courses in an Accounting Concentration to Take the UCPAE, without changes to the proposed text as published in July 24, 2026 issue of the Texas Register (51 TexReg 4797) and will not be republished.

A typographical error misnamed the reference as a subparagraph when it should have been identified as a paragraph.

No comments were received regarding adoption of the amendment.

The amendment is adopted under the Public Accountancy Act (Act), Texas Occupations Code, §901.151 and §901.655 which provides the agency with the authority to amend, adopt and repeal rules deemed necessary or advisable to effectuate the Act.

No other article, statute or code is affected by the adoption.

The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on September 17, 2026.

TRD-202604011

J. Randel (Jerry) Hill

General Counsel

Texas State Board of Public Accountancy

Effective date: October 7, 2026

Proposal publication date: July 24, 2026

For further information, please call: (512) 305-7848

CHAPTER 523. CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

SUBCHAPTER D. STANDARDS FOR CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND RULES FOR SPONSORS

22 TAC §523.147

The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy adopts an amendment to §523.147 concerning Sponsor Review Program, without changes to the proposed text as published in July 24, 2026 issue of the Texas Register (51 TexReg 4799) and will not be republished.

To maintain the competence of Texas licensees offering accounting services, the Board's Presiding Officer currently appoints three committee members responsible for monitoring Board approved Sponsors offering continuing education to licensees. The Board staff has been administratively monitoring the Sponsor Review Program. By the staff working directly with the sponsors, concerns are addressed immediately and more efficiently. The Sponsor Review Program Committee is no longer necessary.