Federal Tax Policy 

Advocacy That Makes a Difference

The TXCPA Federal Tax Policy Committee is dedicated to advocating for our members and the accounting profession at the national level. Our team of experienced professionals reviews federal tax legislation, regulations, and administrative pronouncements to ensure your voice is heard in Washington. Through proactive engagement, we provide thoughtful feedback and expert input to policymakers, striving to shape fair and effective tax policy that supports the needs of our members and the broader accounting community.

What We Do

  • Analyze proposed federal tax laws and regulations for their impact on our members and the profession.
  • Submit formal letters, comments, and recommendations to key government agencies and officials.
  • Keep TXCPA members informed about critical policy developments and opportunities for engagement.
  • Represent the collective expertise and interests of Texas CPAs in the federal policy-making process.

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We are committed to transparency and keeping you updated on our advocacy efforts. View the most recent letters submitted by the Federal Tax Policy Committee, as well as articles drafted on recent federal tax issues here.

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TXCPA Legislative Priority Signed by Governor

  • Published on May 14, 2025

Last Week in the Legislature

By Kenneth Besserman
Director of Government Affairs and Special Counsel

May 9, 2025 | Issue 15 

AUSTIN - On May 8, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed the first piece of TXCPA’s priority legislation for the 2025 legislative session. Senate Bill 262, authored by Senator Charles Perry, CPA and Representative Angie Chen Button, CPA, and passed unanimously by the Legislature, will create an additional pathway to CPA licensure in Texas.

Passage of SB 262 makes Texas one of the first states to address CPA licensure pathways — and the very first large state to pass such legislation. The new law takes effect on Aug. 1, 2026.

Senate Bill 262 will add an additional pathway to CPA licensure requiring the completion of a bachelor’s degree with anaccounting concentration, two years of relevant work experience, and the passage of the CPA exam.

This new pathway to licensure will be added to the existing pathways of 150 hours and master’s degree, both with the requirement of one year of work experience and passage of the CPA exam. Texas will be a leader in offering educational and experiential flexibility to students with varying educational, financial, and time constraints.

Years of discussions among state CPA societies, the AICPA, and other stakeholders — including numerous committees and advisory groups — have highlighted the urgent need to strengthen the CPA pipeline. One key solution has been reevaluating how CPAs become licensed and finding ways to revise educational and experience requirements to encourage more individuals to pursue licensure. Most states are now addressing the issue with a handful of states already passing the bachelor’s degree plus two years of experience pathway, and dozens of other states amid their legislative sessions and many more likely to address the issue before 2027.

The second piece of TXCPA’s 2025 legislative agenda, Senate Bill 522, is also very close to becoming law. The bill is currently sitting on the governor’s desk awaiting his signature. SB 522 will modernize and individualize CPA practice mobility into Texas. Updating and modernizing CPA practice mobility has become paramount as states begin to add additional pathways to CPA licensure.

Passing Senate Bills 262 and 522 could not have happened without the support and leadership of Senator Perry and Representative Button. Both are CPAs and understand the changing environment of the CPA landscape and the need to provide support for students to enter the field and become licensed. Our heartfelt thanks go out to Senator Perry and Rep. Button for their hard work, dedication, and support for the CPA profession and TXCPA. Many thanks and congratulations are also due to TXCPA’s dedicated key persons, advocates, and members who contributed so substantially to this major legislative success.

Only 23 days left in the session!!

 

 

 

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TXCPA Legislative Priority Signed by Governor

  • Published on May 14, 2025

Last Week in the Legislature

By Kenneth Besserman
Director of Government Affairs and Special Counsel

May 9, 2025 | Issue 15 

AUSTIN - On May 8, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed the first piece of TXCPA’s priority legislation for the 2025 legislative session. Senate Bill 262, authored by Senator Charles Perry, CPA and Representative Angie Chen Button, CPA, and passed unanimously by the Legislature, will create an additional pathway to CPA licensure in Texas.

Passage of SB 262 makes Texas one of the first states to address CPA licensure pathways — and the very first large state to pass such legislation. The new law takes effect on Aug. 1, 2026.

Senate Bill 262 will add an additional pathway to CPA licensure requiring the completion of a bachelor’s degree with anaccounting concentration, two years of relevant work experience, and the passage of the CPA exam.

This new pathway to licensure will be added to the existing pathways of 150 hours and master’s degree, both with the requirement of one year of work experience and passage of the CPA exam. Texas will be a leader in offering educational and experiential flexibility to students with varying educational, financial, and time constraints.

Years of discussions among state CPA societies, the AICPA, and other stakeholders — including numerous committees and advisory groups — have highlighted the urgent need to strengthen the CPA pipeline. One key solution has been reevaluating how CPAs become licensed and finding ways to revise educational and experience requirements to encourage more individuals to pursue licensure. Most states are now addressing the issue with a handful of states already passing the bachelor’s degree plus two years of experience pathway, and dozens of other states amid their legislative sessions and many more likely to address the issue before 2027.

The second piece of TXCPA’s 2025 legislative agenda, Senate Bill 522, is also very close to becoming law. The bill is currently sitting on the governor’s desk awaiting his signature. SB 522 will modernize and individualize CPA practice mobility into Texas. Updating and modernizing CPA practice mobility has become paramount as states begin to add additional pathways to CPA licensure.

Passing Senate Bills 262 and 522 could not have happened without the support and leadership of Senator Perry and Representative Button. Both are CPAs and understand the changing environment of the CPA landscape and the need to provide support for students to enter the field and become licensed. Our heartfelt thanks go out to Senator Perry and Rep. Button for their hard work, dedication, and support for the CPA profession and TXCPA. Many thanks and congratulations are also due to TXCPA’s dedicated key persons, advocates, and members who contributed so substantially to this major legislative success.

Only 23 days left in the session!!