Texas State Board of Public Accountancy Final Rule

tx-October22026-69: 22 TAC §511.57 (Amendment) — Eligibility

Get alerted when the next rule lands

New rules open for comment on their own schedule. Pick how you want to hear about them — we email you when one appears.

Alert me on new Texas State Board of Public Accountancy rules or alert me on a subject

Publishing to members? Embed a live rule tracker on your own site — the proposed rules in your area and the comment deadlines closing on them, updating themselves. Free, one line of HTML.

Create a free account & build one →

Summary

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...

The agency’s own summary, as published.

The rule, in full

465 words as published, October 02, 2026. View the original →

Adopted Rules Title 22 TITLE 22. EXAMINING BOARDS PART 22. TEXAS STATE BOARD OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY CHAPTER 511. ELIGIBILITY SUBCHAPTER C. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS 22 TAC §511.57 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. 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-202604012

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

Don't miss the comment window

One Click Politics alerts you on every deadline, hearing, and rule change.

See all rules with comments due soon →