Tex. Occupations Code § 901.451
This is the official text of Tex. Occupations Code § 901.451, part of Texas’s Occupations Code — governs professional and occupational licensing.
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§ 901.451. USE OF TITLE OR ABBREVIATION FOR "CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT.
Official statutory text
" (a) A person may not assume or use the title or designation " certified public accountant," the abbreviation "CPA," or any other title, designation, word, letter, abbreviation, sign, card, or device tending to indicate that the person is a certified public accountant unless the person holds a certificate under this chapter.
(b) A person may not provide attest services or assume or use the title "certified public accountants," the abbreviation "CPAs," or any other title, designation, word, letter, abbreviation, sign, card, or device tending to indicate that the person is a certified public accountancy firm unless:
(1) the person holds a firm license issued under this chapter or practices in this state under a privilege under Section 901.461;
(2) ownership of the person complies with the requirements of this chapter and rules adopted by the board; and
(3) the person complies with board rules authorizing the practice.
(c) The title or designation "certified public accountant" and the abbreviation "CPA" may not be used in connection with an office that does not meet the requirements of Sections 901.353 and 901.354.
(b) A person may not provide attest services or assume or use the title "certified public accountants," the abbreviation "CPAs," or any other title, designation, word, letter, abbreviation, sign, card, or device tending to indicate that the person is a certified public accountancy firm unless:
(1) the person holds a firm license issued under this chapter or practices in this state under a privilege under Section 901.461;
(2) ownership of the person complies with the requirements of this chapter and rules adopted by the board; and
(3) the person complies with board rules authorizing the practice.
(c) The title or designation "certified public accountant" and the abbreviation "CPA" may not be used in connection with an office that does not meet the requirements of Sections 901.353 and 901.354.
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