Texas Administrative Code
Title 22 - EXAMINING BOARDS
Part 22 - TEXAS STATE BOARD OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY
Chapter 518 - UNAUTHORIZED PRACTICE OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY
Section 518.4 - Injunctive Relief and Penalties
Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
(a) Whenever the executive director has determined that evidence supports a person(s) has or is engaging in an act(s) that violates §§ 901.451, 901.452, 901.453, 901.454 or 901.456 of the Act (relating to Use of Title or Abbreviation for "Certified Public Accountant"; Use of Title or Abbreviation for "Public Accountant"; Use of Other Titles or Abbreviations; Title Used by Certain Out-of-State or Foreign Accountants; and Reports on Financial Statements; Use of Name or Signature on Certain Documents) or any combination of these sections of the Act, the executive director may, pursuant to § 901.604 of the Act (relating to Single Act as Evidence of Practice), seek the issuance of an injunction and the assessment of penalties against that person(s) in state district court on behalf of the board.
(b) Penalties will be determined in accordance with the guidelines in § 518.6 of this chapter (relating to Administrative Penalty Guidelines for the Unauthorized Practice of Public Accountancy).
