Key Requirements at a Glance
Education Hours
150
Accounting Coursework
30 accounting + 24 business
Work Experience
1 year (2,000 hrs)
Ethics Exam
TX-specific ethics course (4-hr)
Texas-Specific Notes
Texas requires a state-specific ethics course. Large CPA population. Must have 150 credits to sit for the exam. New pathway legislation passed in 2025 — effective after TSBPA adopts implementing rules.
Official State Board
The Texas State Board of Accountancy is the authoritative source for licensure requirements, application forms, and status updates.
Visit Texas State Board →Opens tsbpa.texas.gov in a new window.
Becoming a CPA in Texas: The Three E's
Every U.S. jurisdiction, including Texas, requires candidates to satisfy three core requirements — Education, Examination, and Experience — plus an ethics component in most states.
Education
Texas requires 150 of education, including 30 accounting + 24 business. Many candidates complete this with a bachelor's degree plus additional accounting coursework or a master's program.
Examination
All candidates must pass the Uniform CPA Examination: three Core sections (FAR, REG, AUD) plus one Discipline (BAR, ISC, or TCP). The exam is identical in all 55 U.S. jurisdictions. Prepare with PassTheCPANow for $79 →
Experience
Texas requires 1 year (2,000 hrs) of qualifying work experience. Most jurisdictions accept experience in public accounting, industry, government, or academia.
Ethics
Ethics requirement: TX-specific ethics course (4-hr). Most states use the AICPA Professional Ethics course, but several (New York, Texas, California, Washington, Louisiana) require state-specific ethics education.
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