May 22, 2023
Scholarship Program Expanded
The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy (TSBPA) is pleased to announce thatHB-2217 was approved by the Texas Legislature. The Texas State Board initiated this legislation, which expands the scholarship for fifth-year accounting students to all Texas accounting students who have completed 15 semester hours of upper-level accounting coursework. The scholarship application and more information will be available on our website under the "Scholarship" tab. A special thanks to Representative Angie Button and Senator Charles Perry for sponsoring this legislation. The effective date is to be determined.

May 9, 2023
Firm License Renewals due June 30, 2023 can now be paid Online
Use Online Services for Firms to manage all phases of the annual renewal process.

May 9, 2023
Individual License Renewals due June 30, 2023 can now be paid Online
Use Online Services for Individuals to manage all phases of the annual renewal process.

September 6, 2022
Individual License Fee Increase
As a result of the Board's projected revenue, expenditures, and fund balances, modest fee increases are necessary to maintain the same level of operations for Texas licensees. Effective September 1, 2022, the annual individual license fee will increase from $70 to $85 (includes $10 scholarship fee). All other fees will remain the same. The Board has not increased fees for licensees since September of 2019 and in 2021 the overall license renewal fee was reduced. The Board is self-sustaining. All direct and indirect costs must be paid from what it collects in license renewal fees, firm registrations, exam fees, sponsor registrations, and other collections.
The following table can be used as a general guide, but your individual fees may vary depending on your specific circumstances, the timing of your previous payments, and your current status with the Board. Please refer to Online Services for Individuals to check your specific status.
License Fee Tables

August 9, 2022
Firm License Renewals due September 30, 2022 can now be paid Online
Use Online Services for Firms to manage all phases of the annual renewal process.

August 9, 2022
Individual License Renewals due September 30, 2022 can now be paid Online
Use Online Services for Individuals to manage all phases of the annual renewal process.

April 4, 2022
Fingerprinting Exemptions
The deadline for Texas CPAs to complete the fingerprint-based background check is August 31, 2022. Texas CPAs residing outside of the state and Texas CPAs that have a CPE exemption are still required to be fingerprinted. The only exemption from fingerprinting is to be eligible for and claim a retired or disabled license status with the Board prior to the August 31, 2022 deadline.
To check your fingerprinting status or learn how to complete this requirement, simply follow the instructions on your account page after logging into Online Services on the TSBPA website. Please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions page for more information.

September 1, 2021
Fingerprint-Based Background Check Updates
If you have not already completed the fingerprint-based background check, Senate Bill 297 extended the deadline for Texas CPAs to August 31, 2022.
Licensees who hold the retired or disabled status with the Board do not need to get fingerprinted, unless they seek reinstatement.
To check your fingerprinting status or learn how to complete this requirement, simply follow the instructions on your account page after logging into Online Services on the TSBPA website. Please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions page for more information.

August 25, 2020
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