Part 22. TEXAS STATE BOARD OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY
Chapter 523. CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
Subchapter D. STANDARDS FOR CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND RULES FOR SPONSORS
The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy adopts an amendment to §523.143 concerning Sponsor's Record without changes to the proposed text as published in the June 1, 2007, issue of the Texas Register (32 TexReg 2975). The text of the rule will not be republished.
The amendment will require CPE sponsors to keep a copy of the complete course material as contemplated by Board Rule §523.140 rather than just an outline for the course.
The amendment will function by creating a more thorough record for CPE sponsors.
No comments were received regarding adoption of the rule.
The amendment is adopted under the Public Accountancy Act ("Act"), Texas Occupations Code, §901.151 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.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 23, 2007.
TRD-200703165
J. Randel (Jerry) Hill
General Counsel
Texas State Board of Public Accountancy
Effective date: August 12, 2007
Proposal publication date: June 1, 2007
For further information, please call: (512) 305-7848
The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy adopts an amendment to §523.144 concerning Board Registered CPE Sponsors after January 1, 2005 without changes to the proposed text as published in the June 1, 2007, issue of the Texas Register (32 TexReg 2976). The text of the rule will not be republished.
The amendment will reduce the total registration fee for CPE sponsors that offer 1-10 courses from $600.00 to $400.00; eliminate the category for sponsors that offer 5-10 courses; reduce the total registration fee for sponsors offering 11-40 courses from $1500.00 to $750.00; and reduce the total registration fee for sponsors offering 41 or more courses from $2500.00 to $1250.00.
The amendment will function by reducing fees for CPE sponsors.
No comments were received regarding adoption of the rule.
The amendment is adopted under the Public Accountancy Act ("Act"), Texas Occupations Code, §901.151 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.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 23, 2007.
TRD-200703166
J. Randel (Jerry) Hill
General Counsel
Texas State Board of Public Accountancy
Effective date: August 12, 2007
Proposal publication date: June 1, 2007
For further information, please call: (512) 305-7848