{"data":{"id":"us-tx/tex.-occupations-code-901.251","jurisdiction":"us-tx","citation":"Tex. Occupations Code § 901.251","heading":"CERTIFICATE REQUIRED.","body":"(a) A person who is an individual may not engage in the practice of public accountancy unless the person holds a certificate issued under this chapter or practices in this state under a privilege under Section 901.462.\n(b) The board shall issue a certificate to a person who meets the applicable requirements of this chapter.\nActs 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.\nAmended by:\nActs 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 315 (H.B. 2144), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2007.","path":["OCCUPATIONS CODE","TITLE 5. REGULATION OF FINANCIAL AND LEGAL SERVICES","SUBTITLE A. FINANCIAL SERVICES","CHAPTER 901. ACCOUNTANTS","SUBCHAPTER F. CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS"],"source_url":"https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.901.htm#901.251","current_through":"89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T01:47:31Z","sha256":"393ba0f0f7d81c6a170eef0e07fdc3581ef91f8a7c1925356f22183db3e48875","source_id":"us-tx","stale":false,"prev":"us-tx/tex.-occupations-code-901.204","next":"us-tx/tex.-occupations-code-901.252"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}