1. (a) The individual must apply for certification on a form prescribed by the board and submitted to the executive director. The application must be accompanied by the requisite fee and shall include written authorization from the applicant empowering the board to obtain all information concerning the applicant's qualifications and present standing. An individual holding a valid original certificate from the state of origin may make application for certification as a certified public accountant in Texas. The applicant must hold a certificate in good standing as a certified public accountant or equivalent designation issued by any state or country to apply for certification as a certified public accountant in Texas.

2. (b) The individual's application must include the following to be processed:

   1. (1) an interstate exchange of information form documenting the credits under the jurisdiction of the other state or country;
   2. (2) an executed oath of office stating support of the Constitutions of the United States and of the State of Texas and their laws and the rules of the board;
   3. (3) documentation of qualifying work experience commensurate with the applicable educational requirements;
   4. (4) official college transcripts;
   5. (5) recent photograph of the applicant;
   6. (6) completion of an examination on the Rules of Professional Conduct;
   7. (7) evidence of completion of the board-approved four-hour ethics course on the Rules of Professional Conduct;
   8. (8) an FBI fingerprint card to be used for a criminal background investigation; and
   9. (9) any other information requested by the board.

Source Note:The provisions of this §512.3 adopted to be effective February 27, 2000, 25 TexReg 1383.