89th Legislature Regular Session

HB 1757

Principle Criteria
Free Enterprise
Property Rights
Personal Responsibility
Limited Government
Individual Liberty
Digest
HB 1757 amends the Occupations Code to adjust eligibility requirements for public accountancy licensure. It allows candidates with a bachelor’s degree in accounting to qualify for certification, provided they complete two years of relevant experience. The bill also updates reciprocity standards for accepting CPA examination results from other states and mandates the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy to adopt necessary rules for implementation.
Author
Angie Chen Button
Christian Manuel
Co-Author
Angelia Orr