Re: Whether section 901.405(e) of the Occupations Code requires a person whose license to practice public accountancy has been expired for two years or more to obtain a new certificate, for which an examination is required (RQ-0102-GA)

S U M M A R Y

Section 901.405(e) of the Occupations Code, under which a person whose accounting license has been expired for two years or more may not renew the license but may obtain a "new license by complying with the requirements and procedures, including the examination requirements, for obtaining an original license," requires the person to obtain a new license, but not a new certificate. The statutory phrase "including the examination requirements" does not require the person to undergo a certification examination.

Opinion No. GA-0160

The Honorable Chris Harris

Chair, Committee on Administration

Texas State Senate

P.O. Box 12068

Austin, Texas 78711-0268

Re: Determination of the minimum number of signatures required on a petition for a local option election under the Alcoholic Beverage Code (RQ-0107-GA)

S U M M A R Y

Suspense list voters may not be included in determining the minimum number of required signatures for a local option alcohol petition. An election official does not have discretion to adopt rules for calculating the minimum number of signatures required for a local option alcohol petition.

Opinion No. GA-0161

The Honorable Ken Armbrister

Chair, Natural Resources Committee

Texas State Senate

P.O. Box 12068

Austin, Texas 78711

Re: Whether a municipal court may reschedule a qualified, nonexempt prospective juror's jury service for medical or hardship reasons without requiring the veniremember to appear in court (RQ-0109-GA)

S U M M A R Y

A municipal court may adopt a policy under which it may reschedule a qualified, nonexempt prospective juror's jury service for medical or hardship reasons without requiring the veniremember to appear in court.

For further information, please access the website at www.oag.state.tx.us. or call the Opinion Committee at 512/463-2110.

TRD-200401819

Nancy S. Fuller

Assistant Attorney General

Office of the Attorney General

Filed: March 10, 2004