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(a) The holder of a certificate, license, or degree authorizing the person to practice public accountancy in a foreign country may register with the board as the holder of a certificate, license, or degree issued by the foreign country, if the board determines that the standards under which the applicant was certified or otherwise authorized to practice public accountancy were at least as high as the standards of this state at the time that authority was granted.
(b) To register with the board under this section, the person must pay:
(1) the fee for issuance of a license as provided by Section 901.154; and
(2) a processing fee in an amount set by the board not to exceed $250.
(c) A person registered under this section may renew the registration in the manner provided for renewal of a license under Subchapter I. 1
(d) A person's registration under this section is automatically revoked and may not be renewed if the person does not maintain the authority to practice public accountancy in the other country. The board shall adopt rules to ensure that the person maintains that authority.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Occupations Code - OCC § 901.355. Registration for Certain Foreign Applicants - last updated April 14, 2021 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/occupations-code/occ-sect-901-355/
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