SB 159 Hearing Set for March 7

March 2, 2023

AUSTIN - Senate Bill 159, legislation allowing CPA candidates and students to begin taking the CPA Exam after completion of 120 semester hours, is scheduled for a hearing before the Texas Senate Business and Commerce Committee on March 7.

This legislation is an important piece of TXCPA’s advocacy efforts and legislative agenda. Reach out to your Senator on the committee to let them know how important this bill is to the CPA profession and to TXCPA.

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• Summary
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• Eight Ways to Fill the Pipeline
• The Pipeline Problem