[header] How to become accountant in texas [title] Complete an undergraduate degree program in accounting. [step] Texas requires applicants for the uniform cpa examination complete a minimum of a bachelor's degree with at least 150 semester hours. [substeps] To obtain 150 hours, candidates must complete additional courses beyond the course requirements for an undergraduate degree in accounting. 
Students may complete a master's degree program or complete additional semester hours in upper level accounting courses to meet the 150-hour requirement. The texas state board of public accountancy requires candidates complete at least 30 hours of accounting courses of the 150 semester hours.