Texas Administrative Code
Title 22 - EXAMINING BOARDS
Part 22 - TEXAS STATE BOARD OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY
Chapter 514 - CERTIFICATION AS A CPA
Section 514.1 - Names on Certificate
Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
(a) The certificate of a CPA shall be issued under the legal name of the applicant as it appears on the birth certificate, current passport or alien registration card or as changed by court order, marriage license, or divorce decree.
(b) The license of a CPA may be issued in the name of the licensee as it appears on the birth certificate or other appropriate legal document in accordance with § 511.22 of this title (relating to Initial Filing of the Application of Intent) or as changed by court order, marriage license, or divorce decree.
(c) At the applicant's option, words or abbreviations such as "Jr." or "III" do not have to appear on the certificate, license, or the board's records even though such words or abbreviations are part of the applicant's legal name.