Texas 89th Legislature
Accounting & Accountants
2
Bills Enacted
1
Bill Authors
1 bills (50%) have bipartisan support.
Upcoming Effective Dates
Accounting & Accountants Filing Activity
Bills FiledPeak: Nov 12
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2 days with filingsNov 12 - Dec 2
2
Senate Bills
2
Regular
100%
Republican
Compliance & Cost
Compliance Urgency
moderate2
Cost Impact
low2
Leading Authors
2
Enforcing Agencies
All Bills (2)
SB262
Relating to eligibility requirements to practice public accountancy.
Relating to eligibility requirements to practice public accountancy.
Author: Charles PerryRegular Session
SB522
Relating to the certification and regulation of certain out-of-state certified public accountants.
Relating to the certification and regulation of certain out-of-state certified public accountants.
Author: Charles PerryRegular Session
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on accounting & accountants passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 2 laws related to accounting & accountants. These bills were authored by 1 different legislators and address various aspects of accounting & accountants policy in Texas.
- Did accounting & accountants bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Accounting & Accountants legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 2 Senate bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most accounting & accountants bills?
- The leading authors of accounting & accountants legislation include Sen. Charles Perry (R) with 2 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on accounting & accountants issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for accounting & accountants legislation?
- Among the 2 accounting & accountants bills enacted, 0 have critical compliance urgency and 2 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to accounting & accountants in Texas law?
- Accounting & Accountants legislation frequently overlaps with Occupational Regulation, Occupational Regulation--other Trades & Professions, Public Accountancy, Texas State Board of. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for accounting & accountants legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 1 of the 2 accounting & accountants bills (50%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on accounting & accountants policy.
- When do Texas accounting & accountants laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some accounting & accountants bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
Legislative data provided by LegiScanLast updated: November 25, 2025
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