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Texas appraisers and appraisal management companies (AMC) are governed by the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Act and the Texas Appraisal Management Company Registration and Regulation Act. These Acts establish the makeup of the Board and the AMC Advisory Committee, and outline procedures by which a person can become an appraiser in Texas or an AMC can become registered in Texas. The Acts also describe TALCB’s jurisdiction over license holders and registrants. TALCB has the authority to adopt administrative rules to provide specificity to certain areas of the Acts. TALCB may also adopt rules to establish policy regarding certain practices. Both the Acts and TALCB rules are a great resource for helping consumers know what to expect from the appraisal process.

The federal Appraisal Subcommittee (ASC) provides oversight of state appraiser regulatory programs. The ASC also provides a monitoring framework for The Appraisal Foundation. The Appraisal Foundation is a nonprofit organization established in 1989 to promote professionalism and ensure public trust in the valuation profession.  The Appraisal Foundation accomplishes this mission by establishing standards and appraiser qualifications and providing guidance regarding valuation methods and techniques. The Appraisal Foundation includes two independent boards that contribute to its overall mission: the Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB) establishes the minimum education, experience, and examination requirements for real property appraisers to obtain a state license or certification, and the Appraisal Standards Board (ASB) develops, interprets, and amends the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), which are the generally accepted standards of the appraisal profession.

TALCB Rules

The tables below show all of our most recent proposed and adopted rules. Written comments on proposed rules are accepted for 30 days after publication in the Texas Register. After that period, comments may be made in person at the next Board meeting.

For the complete version of our current rules go to the TALCB Rules Page or to the Secretary of State's website.

Proposed Rules

Rule Number
Rule Name
22 TAC §159.204
Complaint Processing
Date of Action
11/19/2024
Earliest Possible Date of Adoption
02/21/2025

The amendments to §159.204 clarifies the preliminary investigative review process, adds a subsection for the online payment of administrative penalties and required fees, and removes the sanctions guidelines for placement into new rule, 159.203.  The rule is amended for renumbering and to reflect corresponding references to sections within the rule. 

Las enmiendas a §159.204 aclaran el proceso de revisión de investigación preliminar, agregan una subsección para el pago en línea de multas administrativas y tasas requeridas, y eliminan las pautas de sanciones para incluirlas en la nueva regla, 159.203. La regla se modifica para cambiar la numeración y para reflejar las referencias correspondientes a las secciones dentro de la regla. 

22 TAC §159.203
Sanctions Guidelines
Date of Action
11/19/2024
Earliest Possible Date of Adoption
02/21/2025

New §159.203 is formerly section (m) of 159.204 that outlines the Board’s sanctions guidelines and factors taken into consideration for case disposition.  The rule is amended for renumbering and to reflect corresponding references to sections within the rule. 

La nueva §159.203 es la anterior sección (m) de 159.204 que describe las pautas de sanciones del Comité y los factores que se tienen en cuenta para la disposición del caso. La regla se enmienda para cambiar la numeración y para reflejar las referencias correspondientes a las secciones dentro de la regla. 

22 TAC §153.16
License Reinstatement
Date of Action
11/19/2024
Earliest Possible Date of Adoption
02/21/2025

The amendments to §153.16 define the requirements for the reinstatement of an expired trainee license.

Las enmiendas a §153.16 definen los requisitos para la reinstauración de una licencia de aprendiz vencida.

Adopted Rules

Rule Number
Rule Name
22 TAC §157.9
Notice of Hearing
Date of Action
08/16/2024
Earliest Possible Date of Adoption
11/15/2024
Effective Date
12/09/2024

The amendments to §157.9 simplify the language and make the section more readable.

Las enmiendas a §157.9 simplifican el lenguaje y hacen que la sección sea más legible.

22 TAC §157.31
Investigative Conference
Date of Action
08/16/2024
Earliest Possible Date of Adoption
11/15/2024
Effective Date
12/09/2024

The amendments to §157.31 clarify the timing of when an acknowledgement form may be submitted to the Board.

Las enmiendas a §157.31 aclaran el momento en que se puede presentar un formulario de reconocimiento a la Junta.

22 TAC §157.25
Temporary Suspension
Date of Action
08/16/2024
Earliest Possible Date of Adoption
11/15/2024
Effective Date
12/09/2024

The amendments to §157.25 utilize an abbreviated term for consistency in the chapter.

Las enmiendas a §157.25 utilizan un término abreviado para mantener la coherencia en el capítulo.

22 TAC §157.18
Motions for Rehearing
Date of Action
08/16/2024
Earliest Possible Date of Adoption
11/15/2024
Effective Date
12/09/2024

The amendments to §157.18 add a reference a specific section in 1103, for clarity and consistency.  

Las enmiendas a §157.18 agregan una referencia a una sección específica en 1103, para mayor claridad y coherencia. 

22 TAC §157.17
Final Decisions and Orders
Date of Action
08/16/2024
Earliest Possible Date of Adoption
11/15/2024
Effective Date
12/09/2024

The amendments to §157.17 simplify the language.

Las enmiendas a §157.17 simplifican el lenguaje.

22 TAC §157.11
Contested Cases; Entry of Appearance; Continuance
Date of Action
08/16/2024
Earliest Possible Date of Adoption
11/15/2024
Effective Date
12/09/2024

The amendments to §157.11 more consistently utilizes abbreviations used through the chapter.

Las enmiendas a §157.11 utilizan de manera más coherente las abreviaturas utilizadas en todo el capítulo.

22 TAC §157.10
Right to Counsel; Right to Participate
Date of Action
08/16/2024
Earliest Possible Date of Adoption
11/15/2024
Effective Date
12/09/2024

The amendments to §157.10 provide more detail to the section title and clarify the applicability of SOAH rules related to translations.

Las enmiendas a §157.10 proporcionan más detalles al título de la sección y aclaran la aplicabilidad de las reglas de SOAH relacionadas con las traducciones.

22 TAC §153.24
Complaint Processing
Date of Action
08/16/2024
Earliest Possible Date of Adoption
11/15/2024
Effective Date
12/09/2024

The amendments to §153.24 clarifies the preliminary investigative review process and corrects references within the rule to another section and another rule.

Las enmiendas a §153.24 aclaran el proceso de revisión de investigación preliminar y corrigen las referencias dentro de la regla a otra sección y otra regla.

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PHONE: 512.936.3001
MAIL: Texas Appraiser Licensing & Certification Board
P.O. Box 12188
Austin, TX 78711-2188
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