Private companies, private entities, and individuals seeking approval to provide continuing professional education (CPE) for Texas educators on their own behalf must apply for registration with the State Board for Educator Certification and must comply with the provisions of §232.21 of this title (relating to Provider Requirements).(1) The Texas Education Agency staff shall approve as a CPE provider any person, agency, or entity seeking to offer CPE activities that:(A) submits provider information with types and methods of CPE activities;(B) affirms compliance with all applicable statutes and rules; and(C) prohibits discrimination in the provision of CPE activities to any certified educator.(2) It is the responsibility of the educator to verify the approval status of any CPE provider prior to completion of the CPE activities.