(a)  Sponsors shall comply with the program standards as stated in §523.140 of this chapter (relating to Program Standards).     
      (b)  In consideration for registering as a CPE sponsor each organization shall certify in writing, to the following:      
        (1)  "We understand that after acceptance of the application or reapplication for a registration by the board we may advise prospective attendees of the program sponsor registration, our sponsor number, and the number of CPE credits recommended. We further agree that if we notify licensees of this registration we shall do so by use of the following language, 'We are registered with the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy as a CPE sponsor. This registration does not constitute an endorsement by the board as to the quality of our CPE program.'"       
        (2)  "We understand that our advertising shall not be false or misleading, nor will our conduct in an effort to promote our services be coercive, overreaching, vexatious or harassing. We understand it is a violation of these rules for us to persist in contacting a licensee when the licensee has made known to us, or we should have known, the licensee's desire not to be contacted by us or our representative."       
        (3)  "We agree that parties designated by the board may inspect our facilities, examine our records, attend our courses or seminars at no charge, and review our program to determine compliance with the sponsor registration requirements, CPE standards and applicable board rules."       
        (4)  "We understand and agree that if we fail to comply with the registration requirements or fail to meet acceptable standards in our programs, the sponsor registration may be terminated at any time by the board, the sponsor registration or renewal application may be denied, and notice of such termination or denial may be provided to licensees by the board."       
      (c)  Every board registered CPE sponsor shall cooperate fully with the board's sponsor review program. At least every three years a sponsor shall undergo a sponsor review. This cooperation shall include, but not be limited to providing information, records and access to programs and instructors as requested. Failure to cooperate with the program shall be grounds for terminating the registration.     
     Source Note:        The provisions of this §523.145 adopted to be effective October 12, 2004, 29 TexReg 9538; amended to be effective February 17, 2008, 33 TexReg 1117; amended to be effective February 6, 2013, 38 TexReg 506; amended to be effective March 29, 2017, 42 TexReg 1448