TITLE 22.EXAMINING BOARDS

Part 22. TEXAS STATE BOARD OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY

Chapter 511. CERTIFICATION AS A CPA

Subchapter D. CPA EXAMINATION

22 TAC §511.87

The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy adopts an amendment to §511.87, concerning Loss of Credit without changes to the proposed text as published in the November 25, 2005, issue of the Texas Register (30 TexReg 7804). The text of the rule will not be republished.

The amendment to §511.87 will delete the phrase "and this action shall be ratified by the board" in order to expedite the release of information regarding exam credit to candidates, now that such information is generated on a monthly basis.

The amendment will function by expediting the release of information regarding exam credit to candidates.

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 January 20, 2006.

TRD-200600301

Rande Herrell

General Counsel

Texas State Board of Public Accountancy

Effective date: February 9, 2006

Proposal publication date: November 25, 2005

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