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TITLE 22 | EXAMINING BOARDS |
PART 22 | TEXAS STATE BOARD OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY |
CHAPTER 501 | RULES OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT |
SUBCHAPTER E | RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE BOARD/PROFESSION |
RULE §501.92 | Frivolous Complaints |
A person who, in writing to the board, accuses another person of violating the rules of the board shall assist the board in any investigation and/or prosecution resulting from the written accusation. Failure to do so, such as not appearing to testify at a hearing or to produce requested documents necessary to the investigation or prosecution, without good cause, is a violation of this rule. A person who makes a complaint against another person that is groundless and brought in bad faith, for the purpose of harassment, or for any other improper purpose shall be in violation of this rule. |
Source Note: The provisions of this §501.92 adopted to be effective June 11, 2000, 25 TexReg 5342; amended to be effective February 4, 2004, 29 TexReg 964; amended to be effective February 17, 2008, 33 TexReg 1098 |