TITLE 22.EXAMINING BOARDS

Part 9. TEXAS STATE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS

Chapter 163. LICENSURE

22 TAC §163.1, §163.5

The Texas State Board of Medical Examiners adopts amendments to §163.1 and §163.5, concerning licensure examinations and official translations of documents, without changes to the proposed text as published in the December 31, 1999, issue of the Texas Register (24 TexReg 11855).

The rules protect the public by licensing only those physicians who pass licensure examinations that meet national standards. The rules also clarify the information required by the board relating to certified translation of documents.

No comments were received regarding adoption of the amendments.

The amendments are adopted under the authority of the Occupations Code, §153.001, which provides the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners to adopt rules and bylaws as necessary to: govern its own proceedings; perform its duties; regulate the practice of medicine in this state; and enforce this subtitle.

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 February 14, 2000.

TRD-200001161

Bruce A. Levy, M.D., J.D.

Executive Director

Texas State Board of Medical Examiners

Effective date: March 5, 2000

Proposal publication date: December 31, 1999

For further information, please call: (512) 305-7016


Chapter 171. INSTITUTIONAL PERMITS

22 TAC §171.1

The Texas State Board of Medical Examiners adopts an amendment to §171.1, concerning permits issued to physicians in postgraduate training programs, without changes to the proposed text as published in the December 31, 1999, issue of the Texas Register (24 TexReg 11856).

The amendment clarifies the provisions of the Medical Practice Act under which physicians holding training permits may be disciplined.

No comments were received regarding adoption of the amendment.

The amendment is adopted under the authority of the Occupations Code, §153.001, which provides the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners to adopt rules and bylaws as necessary to: govern its own proceedings; perform its duties; regulate the practice of medicine in this state; and enforce this subtitle.

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 February 14, 2000.

TRD-200001173

Bruce A. Levy, M.D., J.D.

Executive Director

Texas State Board of Medical Examiners

Effective date: March 5, 2000

Proposal publication date: December 31, 1999

For further information, please call: (512) 305-7016


Chapter 173. PHYSICIAN PROFILES

22 TAC §§173.1-173.7

The Texas State Board of Medical Examiners adopts new §§173.1-173.7, concerning information to be collected by the board as mandated by House Bill 110, 76th Legislature. Section 173.1(b)(24) is adopted with changes to the proposed text as published in the December 31, 1999, issue of the Texas Register (24 TexReg 11856). Sections 173.2-173.7 are adopted without changes and will not be republished.

The rules outline the information to be collected and make available to the public. This will enable the public to access information via the Internet or in paper format that will be helpful in making informed decisions regarding the choice of a physician.

Comments were received in regards to adopting these new sections. The board reviewed and agreed with some of the comments. Therefore, §173.1(b)(24) is being adopted with a nonsubstantive change.

The new sections are adopted under the authority of the Occupations Code, §153.001, which provides the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners to adopt rules and bylaws as necessary to: govern its own proceedings; perform its duties; regulate the practice of medicine in this state; and enforce this subtitle.

The Occupations Code, §160.002 is affected by the proposed new sections.

§173.1.Profile Contents.

(a)

The Texas State Board of Medical Examiners (the "board") shall develop and make available to the public a comprehensive profile of each licensed physician electronically via the Internet or in paper format upon request.

(b)

The profile of each licensed physician shall contain the following information listed in paragraphs (1)-(28) of this subsection:

(1)

full name;

(2)

date and place of birth;

(3)

gender;

(4)

ethnic origin;

(5)

name of each medical school attended and the dates of:

(A)

graduation; or

(B)

Fifth Pathway designation and completion of the Fifth Pathway Program;

(6)

a description of all graduate medical education in the United States or Canada, including:

(A)

beginning and ending dates;

(B)

program name;

(C)

city and state of program;

(D)

type of training (internship, residency or fellowship); and,

(E)

specialty of program;

(7)

any specialty certification held by the physician and issued by a board that is a member of the American Board of Medical Specialties or the Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists;

(8)

primary and secondary specialties practiced, as designated by the physician;

(9)

the number of years the physician has actively practiced medicine in:

(A)

the United States or Canada; and

(B)

Texas;

(10)

the original date of issuance of the physician's Texas medical license;

(11)

the expiration date of the physician's annual registration permit;

(12)

the physician's current registration, disciplinary and licensure statuses and dates of such statuses;

(13)

the physician's Continuing Medical Education status;

(14)

the expiration date of the physician's permit to conduct outpatient anesthesia services, if applicable;

(15)

the method of licensure of the physician's original Texas medical license, and, if by reciprocal endorsement, the state and/or province of reciprocal endorsement;

(16)

the name and city of each hospital in Texas in which the physician has privileges;

(17)

the physician's primary practice location (street address, city, state and zip code);

(18)

the physician's mailing address (street address or post office box, city, state and zip code);

(19)

the type of language translating services, including translating services for a person with impairment of hearing, that the physician provides at the physician's primary practice location;

(20)

whether the physician participates in the Medicaid program;

(21)

whether the physician's patient service areas are accessible to disabled persons, as defined by federal law;

(22)

a description of any conviction for an offense constituting a felony, a Class A or Class B misdemeanor, or a Class C misdemeanor involving moral turpitude during the ten-year period preceding the date of the profile;

(23)

a description of any charges reported to the board during the ten-year period preceding the date of the profile to which the physician has pleaded no contest, for which the physician is the subject of deferred adjudication or pretrial diversion, or in which sufficient facts of guilt were found and the matter was continued by a court of competent jurisdiction;

(24)

a description of any disciplinary action taken against the physician by the board during the 10-year period preceding the date of the profile;

(25)

a description of any disciplinary action against the physician by a medical licensing board of another state during the ten-year period preceding the date of the profile;

(26)

a description of the final resolution taken by the board on medical malpractice claims or complaints required to be opened by the board under §5.05(f) of the Medical Practice Act (Article 4495b, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes);

(27)

a description of any formal complaint issued by the Board's staff against the physician and initiated and filed with the State Office of Administrative Hearings under §4.03 of the Medical Practice Act (Article 4495b, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes) and the status of the complaint; and,

(28)

a description of a maximum of 5 awards, honors, publications or academic appointments submitted by the physician, each no longer than 120 characters.

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 February 14, 2000.

TRD-200001174

Bruce A. Levy, M.D., J.D.

Executive Director

Texas State Board of Medical Examiners

Effective date: March 5, 2000

Proposal publication date: December 31, 1999

For further information, please call: (512) 305-7016


Chapter 175. FEES, PENALTIES AND APPLICATIONS

22 TAC §175.1, §175.5

The Texas State Board of Medical Examiners adopts amendments to §175.1 and §175.5, concerning the fee and application for office-based anesthesia registration, without changes to the proposed text as published in the December 31, 1999, issue of the Texas Register (24 TexReg 11858).

The fees collected will implement the program of registering physicians using office-based anesthesia, as mandated by Senate Bill 1340, 76th Legislature.

No comments were received regarding adoption of the amendments.

The amendments are adopted under the authority of the Occupations Code, §153.001, which provides the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners to adopt rules and bylaws as necessary to: govern its own proceedings; perform its duties; regulate the practice of medicine in this state; and enforce this subtitle.

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 February 14, 2000.

TRD-200001175

Bruce A. Levy, M.D., J.D.

Executive Director

Texas State Board of Medical Examiners

Effective date: March 5, 2000

Proposal publication date: December 31, 1999

For further information, please call: (512) 305-7016


Chapter 183. ACUPUNCTURE

22 TAC §183.4

The Texas State Board of Medical Examiners adopts an amendment to §183.4, concerning the computer based score for passage of the Test of English as a Foreign Language, without changes to the proposed text as published in the December 31, 1999, issue of the Texas Register (24 TexReg 11859).

The amendment clarifies the minimum score required for passage of the computer based Test of English as a Foreign Language.

No comments were received regarding adoption of the amendment.

The amendment is adopted under the authority of the Occupations Code, §153.001, which provides the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners to adopt rules and bylaws as necessary to: govern its own proceedings; perform its duties; regulate the practice of medicine in this state; and enforce this subtitle.

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 February 14, 2000.

TRD-200001176

Bruce A. Levy, M.D., J.D.

Executive Director

Texas State Board of Medical Examiners

Effective date: March 5, 2000

Proposal publication date: December 31, 1999

For further information, please call: (512) 305-7016


Part 22. TEXAS STATE BOARD OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY

Chapter 511. CERTIFICATION AS A CPA

The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy adopts the repeal of §§511.1, 511.23 - 511.25, 511.27, 511.28, 511.51 - 511.55, 511.59 - 511.61, 511.69, 511.71, 511.74, 511.75, 511.78, 511.79, 511.81, 511.85, 511.86, 511.101 - 511.106, 511.140 - 511.144, 511.169, 511.170 and 511.175 concerning Certification as a CPA. The proposed repeals were published in the Texas Register , October 29, 1999, (24 TexReg 9451).

The repeal allows for the removal of those rules that are unnecessary, unused, repetitive to the Act, redundant to another rule or are being re-written.

The results of the repeal will be that those rules that are unnecessary, unused, repetitive to the Act, redundant to another rule or are being re-written will be removed.

No comments were received concerning repeal of the rule.

Subchapter A. GENERAL INFORMATION

22 TAC §511.1

The repeal is adopted under the Public Accountancy Act, Tex. Occupations Code, Section 901.151 (Vernon 1999) which provides the agency with the authority to adopt rules deemed necessary or advisable to effectuate the Act.

No other article, statute or code is affected by this adopted repeal.

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 February 10, 2000.

TRD-200001052

William Treacy

Executive Director

Texas State Board of Public Accountancy

Effective date: March 1, 2000

Proposal publication date: October 29, 1999

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


Subchapter B. CERTIFICATION BY EXAMINATION

22 TAC §§511.23 - 511.25, 511.27, 511.28

The repeal is adopted under the Public Accountancy Act, Tex. Occupations Code, Section 901.151 (Vernon 1999) which authorizes the Board to adopt and repeal rules deemed necessary or advisable to effectuate the Act.

No other article, statute or code is affected by this adopted repeal.

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 February 10, 2000.

TRD-200001053

William Treacy

Executive Director

Texas State Board of Public Accountancy

Effective date: March 1, 2000

Proposal publication date: October 29, 1999

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


Subchapter C. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

22 TAC §§511.51 - 511.55, 511.59

The repeal is adopted under the Public Accountancy Act, Tex. Occupations Code, Section 901.151 (Vernon 1999) which authorizes the Board to adopt and repeal rules deemed necessary or advisable to effectuate the Act.

No other article, statute or code is affected by this adopted repeal.

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 February 10, 2000.

TRD-200001054

William Treacy

Executive Director

Texas State Board of Public Accountancy

Effective date: March 1, 2000

Proposal publication date: October 29, 1999

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


Subchapter D. CPA EXAMINATION

22 TAC §§511.60, 511.61, 511.69, 511.71, 511.74, 511.75, 511.78, 511.79, 511.81, 511.85, 511.86

The repeal is adopted under the Public Accountancy Act, Tex. Occupations Code, Section 901.151 (Vernon 1999) which authorizes the Board to adopt and repeal rules deemed necessary or advisable to effectuate the Act.

No other article, statute or code is affected by this adopted repeal.

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 February 10, 2000.

TRD-200001055

William Treacy

Executive Director

Texas State Board of Public Accountancy

Effective date: March 1, 2000

Proposal publication date: October 29, 1999

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


Subchapter E. EXAMINATION INVESTIGATION AND BOARD ACTION

22 TAC §§511.101 - 511.106

The repeal is adopted under the Public Accountancy Act, Tex. Occupations Code, Section 901.151 (Vernon 1999) which authorizes the Board to adopt and repeal rules deemed necessary or advisable to effectuate the Act.

No other article, statute or code is affected by this adopted repeal.

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 February 10, 2000.

TRD-200001056

William Treacy

Executive Director

Texas State Board of Public Accountancy

Effective date: March 1, 2000

Proposal publication date: October 29, 1999

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


Subchapter G. CERTIFICATION BY RECIPROCITY

22 TAC §§511.140 - 511.144

The repeal is adopted under the Public Accountancy Act, Tex. Occupations Code, Section 901.151 (Vernon 1999) which authorizes the Board to adopt and repeal rules deemed necessary or advisable to effectuate the Act.

No other article, statute or code is affected by this adopted repeal.

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 February 10, 2000.

TRD-200001057

William Treacy

Executive Director

Texas State Board of Public Accountancy

Effective date: March 1, 2000

Proposal publication date: October 29, 1999

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


Subchapter H. CERTIFICATION

22 TAC §§511.169, 511.170, 511.175

The repeal is adopted under the Public Accountancy Act, Tex. Occupations Code, Section 901.151 (Vernon 1999) which authorizes the Board to adopt and repeal rules deemed necessary or advisable to effectuate the Act.

No other article, statute or code is affected by adopted repeal.

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 February 10, 2000.

TRD-200001058

William Treacy

Executive Director

Texas State Board of Public Accountancy

Effective date: March 1, 2000

Proposal publication date: October 29, 1999

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


Chapter 511. CERTIFICATION AS CPA

Subchapter C. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

22 TAC §511.52

The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy adopts new §511.52 concerning Recognized Colleges and Universities without changes to the proposed text as published in the October 29, 1999 issue of the Texas Register (24 TexReg 9455).

The new rule allows the Board to continue part of former §511.52 which was repealed and lists the six main accrediting associations that assess the academic credentials of colleges and universities in the United States. These associations are widely recognized and accepted in academic environments.

The new rule will function by listing the names of the six main accrediting associations.

No comments were received regarding adoption of the rule.

The new rule is adopted under the Public Accountancy Act, Texas Occupations Code, §901.151 (Vernon 1999) which provides the agency with the authority to amend, adopt and repeal rules deemed necessary or advisable to effectuate the Act.

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 February 9, 2000.

TRD-200001017

William Treacy

Executive Director

Texas State Board of Public Accountancy

Effective date: March 1, 2000

Proposal publication date: October 29, 1999

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


Subchapter D. CPA EXAMINATION

22 TAC §511.79

The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy adopts new §511.79 concerning Request for Review and Appeal without changes to the proposed text as published in the October 29, 1999 issue of the Texas Register (24 TexReg 9460).

The new rule allows former §511.78 and §511.79 to be rewritten and incorporated into this new rule.

The new rule will function by having a rule that is more complete and easier to comprehend.

No comments were received regarding adoption of the rule.

The new rule is adopted under the Public Accountancy Act, Texas Occupations Code, §901.151 (Vernon 1999) which provides the agency with the authority to amend, adopt and repeal rules deemed necessary or advisable to effectuate the Act.

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 February 9, 2000.

TRD-200001016

William Treacy

Executive Director

Texas State Board of Public Accountancy

Effective date: March 1, 2000

Proposal publication date: October 29, 1999

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


Subchapter E. EXAMINATION INVESTIGATION AND BOARD ACTION

22 TAC §511.101

The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy adopts new §511.101 concerning Action Relating to Violations or Rules Governing Conduct During the Examination without changes to the proposed text as published in the October 29, 1999 issue of the Texas Register (24 TexReg 9467).

The new rule allows the Board to rewrite and relocate the first paragraph of former §511.104 into this rule.

The new rule will function by having a rule that will be shorter and easier to comprehend.

No comments were received regarding adoption of the rule.

The new rule is adopted under the Public Accountancy Act, Texas Occupations Code, §901.151 (Vernon 1999) which provides the agency with the authority to amend, adopt and repeal rules deemed necessary or advisable to effectuate the Act.

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 February 9, 2000.

TRD-200001015

William Treacy

Executive Director

Texas State Board of Public Accountancy

Effective date: March 1, 2000

Proposal publication date: October 29, 1999

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


Subchapter H. CERTIFICATION

22 TAC §511.163

The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy adopts an amendment to §511.163 concerning Examination on the Rules of Professional Conduct without changes to the proposed text as published in the October 29, 1999 issue of the Texas Register (24 TexReg 9470).

The amendment to §511.163 will correct one word in the rule caption.

The amendment will function by correcting one word in the rule caption.

No comments were received regarding adoption of the rule.

The amendment is adopted under the Public Accountancy Act, Texas Occupations Code, §901.151 (Vernon 1999) which provides the agency with the authority to amend, adopt and repeal rules deemed necessary or advisable to effectuate the Act.

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 February 9, 2000.

TRD-200001023

William Treacy

Executive Director

Texas State Board of Public Accountancy

Effective date: February 29, 2000

Proposal publication date: October 29, 1999

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


Chapter 513. REGISTRATION

Subchapter A. REGISTRATION OF CPAS OF OTHER STATES AND PERSONS HOLDING SIMILAR TITLES IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES

22 TAC §513.5

The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy adopts an amendment to §513.5 concerning Restrictions Concerning Members of Partnerships and Corporations without changes to the proposed text as published in the October 29, 1999 issue of the Texas Register (24 TexReg 9486).

The amendment allows the rule to have the Act's citation agree with the re-codification.

The amendment will function by changing the Act's citation to agree with the re-codification.

No comments were received regarding adoption of the rule.

The amendment is adopted under the Public Accountancy Act, Texas Occupations Code, §901.151 (Vernon 1999) which provides the agency with the authority to amend, adopt and repeal rules deemed necessary or advisable to effectuate the Act.

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 February 9, 2000.

TRD-200001024

William Treacy

Executive Director

Texas State Board of Public Accountancy

Effective date: February 29, 2000

Proposal publication date: October 29, 1999

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


Subchapter D. REGISTRATION OF OFFICES

22 TAC §513.63

The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy adopts an amendment to §513.63 concerning Part-time Office without changes to the proposed text as published in the October 29, 1999 issue of the Texas Register (24 TexReg 9500).

The amendment allows the rule to be re-written for editorial changes.

The amendment will function by having a rule that is easier to read and comprehend.

No comments were received regarding adoption of the rule.

The amendment is adopted under the Public Accountancy Act, Texas Occupations Code, §901.151 (Vernon 1999) which provides the agency with the authority to amend, adopt and repeal rules deemed necessary or advisable to effectuate the Act.

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 February 9, 2000.

TRD-200001025

William Treacy

Executive Director

Texas State Board of Public Accountancy

Effective date: February 29, 2000

Proposal publication date: October 29, 1999

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


Subchapter E. REGISTRATION OF SOLE PROPRIETORSHIPS

22 TAC §513.82

The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy adopts an amendment to §513.82 concerning Application for Registration of a Sole Proprietorship without changes to the proposed text as published in the November 26, 1999 issue of the Texas Register (24 TexReg 10498).

The amendment allows the rule to be re-written for easier reading and comprehension.

The amendment will function by re-writing the rule so that it is easier to read and comprehend.

No comments were received regarding adoption of the rule.

The amendment is adopted under the Public Accountancy Act, Texas Occupations Code, §901.151 (Vernon 1999) which provides the agency with the authority to amend, adopt and repeal rules deemed necessary or advisable to effectuate the Act.

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 February 9, 2000.

TRD-200001026

William Treacy

Executive Director

Texas State Board of Public Accountancy

Effective date: February 29, 2000

Proposal publication date: November 26, 1999

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


Chapter 515. LICENSES

22 TAC §§515.4, 515.6, 515.7

The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy adopts the repeal of §§515.4, 515.6, and 515.7 concerning Licenses without changes to the proposed text as published in the October 29, 1999 issue of the Texas Register (24 TexReg 9505).

The repeal allows for the elimination of §515.4 because it is redundant to §515.5, elimination of §515.6 because it is redundant to §901.154(c) of the Public Accountancy Act and elimination of §515.7 because it has never been used and because it is not a correct statement of the Board's actual practice.

The repeal will function by eliminating unnecessary rules.

No comments were received regarding adoption of the rule.

The repeal is adopted under the Public Accountancy Act, Texas Occupations Code, §901.151 (Vernon 1999) which provides the agency with the authority to amend, adopt and repeal rules deemed necessary or advisable to effectuate the Act.

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 February 9, 2000.

TRD-200001028

William Treacy

Executive Director

Texas State Board of Public Accountancy

Effective date: February 29, 2000

Proposal publication date: October 29, 1999

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


22 TAC §515.12

The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy adopts an amendment to §515.12 concerning License Renewal for Individuals and Practice Units without changes to the proposed text as published in the October 29, 1999 issue of the Texas Register (24 TexReg 9510).

The amendment allows the rule to delete unnecessary and redundant language.

The amendment will function by deleting former subsection (c) because it is already addressed in the Board's Rule on Discreditable Conduct.

No comments were received regarding adoption of the rule.

The amendment is adopted under the Public Accountancy Act, Texas Occupations Code, §901.151 (Vernon 1999) which provides the agency with the authority to amend, adopt and repeal rules deemed necessary or advisable to effectuate the Act.

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 February 9, 2000.

TRD-200001027

William Treacy

Executive Director

Texas State Board of Public Accountancy

Effective date: February 29, 2000

Proposal publication date: October 29, 1999

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


Chapter 517. TEMPORARY PRACTICE IN TEXAS

22 TAC §517.1

The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy adopts an amendment to §517.1 concerning License Renewal for Individuals and Practice Units without changes to the proposed text as published in the October 29, 1999 issue of the Texas Register (24 TexReg 9511).

The amendment allows the rule to be re-written for clarity.

The amendment will function by re-writing the rule so it will be easier to read and comprehend.

No comments were received regarding adoption of the rule.

The amendment is adopted under the Public Accountancy Act, Texas Occupations Code, §901.151 (Vernon 1999) which provides the agency with the authority to amend, adopt and repeal rules deemed necessary or advisable to effectuate the Act.

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 February 9, 2000.

TRD-200001022

William Treacy

Executive Director

Texas State Board of Public Accountancy

Effective date: February 29, 2000

Proposal publication date: October 29, 1999

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


22 TAC §517.2

The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy adopts an amendment to §517.2 concerning License Renewal for Individuals and Practice Units without changes to the proposed text as published in the October 29, 1999 issue of the Texas Register (24 TexReg 9512).

The amendment allows the rule to be re-written for clarification.

The amendment will function by re-writing the rule for clarification.

No comments were received regarding adoption of the rule.

The amendment is adopted under the Public Accountancy Act, Texas Occupations Code, §901.151 (Vernon 1999) which provides the agency with the authority to amend, adopt and repeal rules deemed necessary or advisable to effectuate the Act.

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 February 9, 2000.

TRD-200001021

William Treacy

Executive Director

Texas State Board of Public Accountancy

Effective date: February 29, 2000

Proposal publication date: October 29, 1999

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


Chapter 525. CRIMINAL BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS

22 TAC §525.1

The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy adopts an amendment to §525.1 concerning License Renewal for Individuals and Practice Units without changes to the proposed text as published in the October 29, 1999 issue of the Texas Register (24 TexReg 9513).

The amendment allows the rule to be more current and to delete unnecessary language.

The amendment will function by removing the outdated language in subsection (a) that made this rule subject to those applying after 1981, deleting that part of subsection (c) that is redundant to article 6252-13c, and updating several citations in the Act.

No comments were received regarding adoption of the rule.

The amendment is adopted under the Public Accountancy Act, Texas Occupations Code, §901.151 (Vernon 1999) which provides the agency with the authority to amend, adopt and repeal rules deemed necessary or advisable to effectuate the Act.

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 February 9, 2000.

TRD-200001018

William Treacy

Executive Director

Texas State Board of Public Accountancy

Effective date: February 29, 2000

Proposal publication date: October 29, 1999

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


Part 27. BOARD OF TAX PROFESSIONAL EXAMINERS

Chapter 623. REGISTRATION AND CERTIFICATION

22 TAC §623.8

The Board of Tax Professional Examiners adopts an amendment to §623.8, Qualifications for Certification as Registered Professional Appraiser without changes to the text as published in the September 24, 1999, issue of the Texas Register (24 TexReg 8080). This amendment will allow registered professional appraisers an option to take and pass a Board of Tax Professional Examiners approved Appraisal Analysis Course in lieu of submitting a demonstration appraisal.

Amendment allows registrant the option to complete a course in lieu of writing a demonstration appraisal.

No comments were received regarding adoption of the proposed amendment.

The amendment is adopted under the authority of Texas Civil Statutes Art 8885 Property Taxation Professional Certification Act, which provide the Board of Tax Professional Examiners with the authority to promulgate rules consistent with the Statute.

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 February 11, 2000.

TRD-200001079

David E. Montoya

Executive Director

Board of Tax Professional Examiners

Effective date: March 2, 2000

Proposal publication date: September 24, 2000

For further information, please call: (512) 305-7300