Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
(a) Sponsors
shall comply with the program standards as stated in §
523.140 of this
chapter (relating to Program Standards).
(b) In consideration for registering as a CPE
sponsor each organization shall certify in writing, to the following:
(1) "We understand that after acceptance of
the application or reapplication for a registration by the board we may advise
prospective attendees of the program sponsor registration, our sponsor number,
and the number of CPE credits recommended. We further agree that if we notify
licensees of this registration we shall do so by use of the following language,
'We are registered with the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy as a CPE
sponsor. This registration does not constitute an endorsement by the board as
to the quality of our CPE program.'"
(2) "We understand that our advertising shall
not be false or misleading, nor will our conduct in an effort to promote our
services be coercive, overreaching, vexatious or harassing. We understand it is
a violation of these rules for us to persist in contacting a licensee when the
licensee has made known to us, or we should have known, the licensee's desire
not to be contacted by us or our representative."
(3) "We agree that parties designated by the
board may inspect our facilities, examine our records, attend our courses or
seminars at no charge, and review our program to determine compliance with the
sponsor registration requirements, CPE standards and applicable board
rules."
(4) "We understand and
agree that if we fail to comply with the registration requirements or fail to
meet acceptable standards in our programs, the sponsor registration may be
terminated at any time by the board, the sponsor registration or renewal
application may be denied, and notice of such termination or denial may be
provided to licensees by the board."
(c) Every board registered CPE sponsor shall
cooperate fully with the board's sponsor review program. At least every three
years a sponsor shall undergo a sponsor review. This cooperation shall include,
but not be limited to providing information, records and access to programs and
instructors as requested. Failure to cooperate with the program shall be
grounds for terminating the registration.
