Sec. 901.503. BOARD ACTION INVOLVING APPLICANT. (a) On a determination that a ground for discipline exists under Subsection (b), after notice and hearing as provided by Section 901.509, the board may:
(1) deny an individual's application to take the uniform CPA examination;
(2) prohibit an individual from taking the uniform CPA examination for a period not to exceed five years; or
(3) void an individual's uniform CPA examination grades.
(b) The board may discipline an individual under Subsection (a) for:
(1) fraud or deceit on an application for the uniform CPA examination;
(2) cheating on the uniform CPA examination;
(3) a final conviction of or the imposition of deferred adjudication for an offense under the laws of any state or the United States that:
(A) is a felony; or
(B) includes fraud or dishonesty as an element of the offense; or
(4) conduct indicating lack of fitness to serve the public as a professional accountant.
(c) The board shall provide for the refund of the examination fee paid by a person whose application for examination is denied under this section.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 525, Sec. 21, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - Regulation of Financial and Legal Services
Subtitle A - Financial Services
Subchapter K. Prohibited Practices and Disciplinary Procedures
Section 901.501. Disciplinary Powers of Board
Section 901.502. Grounds for Disciplinary Action
Section 901.503. Board Action Involving Applicant
Section 901.504. License Revocation Based on Violation of Chapter
Section 901.5045. Emergency Suspension
Section 901.505. Procedure Pending Final Conviction of Certain Offenses
Section 901.506. Voluntary Surrender of Certificate or Firm License
Section 901.507. Reinstatement
Section 901.508. Right to Hearing
Section 901.509. Notice of Hearing
Section 901.510. Legal Representation at Hearing
Section 901.511. Disciplinary Action for Act Committed in Another State