The Texas State Securities Board has announced a significant update to its rules, effective March 13, 2025, which introduced several key changes designed to align Texas securities laws with federal regulations and standards set by industry organizations such as FINRA and NASAA. Here are the key points:
- Adoption of FINRA MQP and NASAA EVEP: The Texas State Securities Board will begin recognizing the FINRA Minimum Qualification Program (MQP) and the NASAA Exam Vendor Education Program (EVEP) for examination requirements. This will help streamline regulatory processes for broker-dealers and investment advisers operating in Texas.
- FINRA RIPP and Residential Supervisory Locations (RSLs): A new amendment to the Board’s rules will allow registered Texas dealers participating in FINRA’s Remote Inspections Pilot Program (RIPP) to comply with Texas supervision rules by conducting internal inspections in accordance with FINRA’s rules. Additionally, rules related to residential supervisory locations (RSLs) for dealers have been updated to align with FINRA standards.