Bill: HB 1520, 86(R) - 2019

Committee

House Licensing & Administrative Procedures

2nd Chamber Committee

Senate Business & Commerce

Vote Recommendation

Vote Recommendation	Economic Freedom	Property Rights	Personal Responsibility	Limited Government	Individual Liberty
Vote No; Amend	Negative	Neutral	Neutral	Negative	Negative

Author(s)

Senfronia Thompson

Dan Flynn

Stan Lambert

Poncho Nevarez

Chris Paddie

Co-Author(s)

Angie Chen Button

Sponsor(s)

Kirk Watson

Bill Caption

Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

HB 1520 is the sunset review legislation for the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy. The bill would extend the board's operations until 2031 and would make some changes to the board's operation, including changes to training programs, requiring fingerprint-based background checks for certified public accountant applicants, and requiring applicants to pay an associated fee.

Vote Recommendation Notes

HB 1520 would infringe on our principles of individual liberty, free markets, and limited government by codifying fingerprint-based background checks for certified public accountants. We oppose HB 1520 unless amended to strike this provision.

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