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TITLE 22EXAMINING BOARDS
PART 22TEXAS STATE BOARD OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY
CHAPTER 501RULES OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
SUBCHAPTER ERESPONSIBILITIES TO THE BOARD/PROFESSION
RULE §501.92Frivolous 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

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