Texas DIR/ESBD #457-27-001

Texas State Board of Public Accountancy Seeks Legal Services for Administrative Litigation

The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy is seeking qualified Texas-licensed attorneys to provide legal services for administrative litigation related to alleged violations of the Texas Public Accountancy Act. - Government Buyer: - Texas State Board of Public Accountancy (General Counsel) - Services Requested: - Legal representation before the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) for 10-20 anticipated cases - Tasks include drafting and filing pleadings, conducting discovery, presenting cases, and handling post-hearing briefs - Requirements: - Attorneys must be licensed to practice law in Texas with at least seven years of litigation experience - Preferred qualifications include training or education in accounting, attest work, and the Texas Administrative Procedures Act - Strict conflict of interest and confidentiality provisions - Compliance with the Texas Public Information Act - Hourly rates specified for lead and associate counsel; travel time reimbursed at half rate - No OEMs or product vendors are involved, as this is a professional legal services procurement - Oversight and invoice review by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) - Place of performance and contracting office: 505 E. Huntland Drive, Suite 380, Austin, Texas 78752; oversight by the Office of the Attorney General, Austin, Texas

Description

The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy is soliciting responses to this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for qualified individuals and entities to provide legal services as an attorney licensed in Texas. The attorney will litigate cases before an Administrative Law Judge of the State Office of Administrative Proceedings (SOAH). The contract period is estimated from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027, with an estimated value of $200,000. The attorney must have at least seven years of litigation experience and be licensed in Texas.

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