Legislative Action Center

Welcome to the Legislative Action Center
Your hub for advocacy, action, and advancing the CPA profession in Texas.

Here, you’ll find the tools and information to make a difference—track legislative priorities, stay informed about key bills, and access advocacy resources designed to amplify your voice. From understanding our positions on critical issues to actively engaging with lawmakers, this center equips you to be a powerful advocate for the profession and Texas' economy.

Ready to take action? Join our grassroots efforts and help shape policies that strengthen the future of accounting in Texas. Together, we can make a Texas-size impact.

Priority Legislation for the 2025 Texas Legislative Session

Alternate CPA Pathways Legislation

Hearing scheduled for February 18. Contact your Texas Senator and let them know how important this legislation is to the CPA profession. | CPA Pathway brief | Watch the hearing

This bill would create an additional pathway to licensure for CPA candidates.
HB 1757 (Button) | SB 262 (Perry) | CPA Pathway brief

CPA Mobility Legislation
This bill addresses CPA practice mobility and out-of-state practice privileges during this time of licensure change occurring in Texas and nationally.
HB 1764 (Button) | SB 522 (Perry) | CPA Mobility Brief

TXCPA is grateful to Senator Charles Perry and Rep. Angie Chen Button their support and championing issues of concern for our profession.

TXCPA Feedback Received. AICPA and NASBA Advancing on Additional Path to CPA Licensure

(Feb 13, 2025) - We are pleased the feedback TXCPA, TSBPA and others shared in the exposure draft process was heard and there is agreement from national organizations about how to move forward. This change is aligned with the current legislation TXCPA initiated in Texas, and many states are moving forward with similar legislative and rule changes. Stay tuned to your TXCPA communications for updates on these and other important initiatives.