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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 §159.52
Fees
Date of Action
08/11/2026
Earliest Possible Date of Adoption
11/06/2026

The amendments to Chapter 159 are made following TALCB’s quadrennial rule review for this Chapter. The amendments to §159.52 remove extraneous language for greater clarity in light of the ability for users to submit payment to the agency through an online process.

Las enmiendas al Capítulo 159 se realizan después de la revisión cuatrienal de las normas del TALCB para este Capítulo. Las enmiendas a §159.52 eliminan texto irrelevante para mayor claridad, dado que los usuarios tienen la capacidad de realizar pagos a la agencia mediante un proceso en línea.

Comment
22 TAC §159.4
Exemptions
Date of Action
08/11/2026
Earliest Possible Date of Adoption
11/06/2026

The amendments to Chapter 159 are made following TALCB’s quadrennial rule review for this Chapter. The amendments to §159.4 add a requirement for specific disclaimer language to be utilized by a person seeking to become registered under the AMC Act when soliciting prospective panelists. 

Las enmiendas al Capítulo 159 se realizan después de la revisión cuatrienal de las normas del TALCB para este Capítulo. Las enmiendas a §159.4 añaden el requisito de que toda persona que solicite registrarse bajo la Ley sobre AMC utilice un lenguaje de exención de responsabilidad específico al contactar a posibles miembros del panel.

Comment
22 TAC §159.3
Appraisal Management Company Advisory Committee
Date of Action
08/11/2026
Earliest Possible Date of Adoption
11/06/2026

The amendments to Chapter 159 are made following TALCB’s quadrennial rule review for this Chapter. The amendments to §159.3 extend the date for the AMC advisory committee to continue to exist to coincide with the next deadline to complete the quadrennial rule review for Chapter 159. 

Las enmiendas al Capítulo 159 se realizan después de la revisión cuatrienal de las normas del TALCB para este Capítulo. Las enmiendas a §159.3 extienden la fecha de existencia del comité asesor de AMC para que coincida con la próxima fecha límite para completar la revisión cuatrienal de las normas del Capítulo 159.

Comment
22 TAC §159.203
Sanctions Guidelines
Date of Action
08/11/2026
Earliest Possible Date of Adoption
11/06/2026

The amendments to Chapter 159 are made following TALCB’s quadrennial rule review for this Chapter. The amendments to §159.203 more clearly defines instances of minor deficiencies and serious deficiencies for the purposes of TALCB’s sanctions guidelines.

Las enmiendas al Capítulo 159 se realizan después de la revisión cuatrienal de las normas del TALCB para este Capítulo. Las enmiendas a §159.203 definen con mayor claridad los casos de deficiencias menores y graves a efectos de las pautas de sanciones del TALCB.

Comment
22 TAC §159.201
Guidelines for Disciplinary Action
Date of Action
08/11/2026
Earliest Possible Date of Adoption
11/06/2026

The amendments to Chapter 159 are made following TALCB’s quadrennial rule review for this Chapter. The amendments to §159.201 clarify an AMC’s controlling person is subject to disciplinary action under the AMC Act and adds language allowing the Board to take disciplinary action or deny issuing or renewing a license for an act relating to the business of appraisal management that warrants suspension or revocation. 

Las enmiendas al Capítulo 159 se realizan después de la revisión cuatrienal de las normas del TALCB para este Capítulo. Las enmiendas a §159.201 aclaran que la persona que controla una AMC está sujeta a medidas disciplinarias conforme a la Ley de AMC y añaden lenguaje que permite al Comité tomar medidas disciplinarias o denegar la emisión o renovación de una licencia por un acto relacionado con la actividad de la gestión de tasaciones que justifique la suspensión o revocación. 

Comment
22 TAC §159.161
Appraiser Panel
Date of Action
08/11/2026
Earliest Possible Date of Adoption
11/06/2026

The amendments to Chapter 159 are made following TALCB’s quadrennial rule review for this Chapter. The amendments to §159.161(a) are made as a result of the agency’s license management system project.  Because of this project, users will be able to provide information to the agency through an online process, rather than by submitting a paper form.  As a result, the language is clarified to reflect this change.  The amendments to §159.161(b) are made to more clearly identify when an AMC is considered to have made an assignment to an appraiser. 

Las enmiendas al Capítulo 159 se realizan después de la revisión cuatrienal de las normas del TALCB para este Capítulo. Las enmiendas a §159.161(a) se realizan como resultado del proyecto del sistema de administración de licencias de la agencia. Gracias a este proyecto, los usuarios podrán proporcionar información a la agencia a través de un proceso en línea, en lugar de enviar un formulario en papel.  Como resultado, el lenguaje se aclara para reflejar este cambio. Las enmiendas a §159.161(b) se realizan para identificar con mayor claridad cuándo se considera que una AMC ha realizado la asignación a un tasador.

Comment
22 TAC §159.109
Inactive Status
Date of Action
08/11/2026
Earliest Possible Date of Adoption
11/06/2026

The amendments to Chapter 159 are made following TALCB’s quadrennial rule review for this Chapter. The amendments to §159.109 are made for readability and greater clarity. 

Las enmiendas al Capítulo 159 se realizan después de la revisión cuatrienal de las normas del TALCB para este Capítulo. Las enmiendas a §159.109 se realizan para mejorar la legibilidad y la claridad.

Comment
22 TAC §159.104
Primary Contact; Appraiser Contact; Controlling Person; Contact Information
Date of Action
08/11/2026
Earliest Possible Date of Adoption
11/06/2026

he amendments to Chapter 159 are made following TALCB’s quadrennial rule review for this Chapter. The amendments to §159.104 are made for readability and greater clarity. 

Las enmiendas al Capítulo 159 se realizan después de la revisión cuatrienal de las normas del TALCB para este Capítulo. Las enmiendas a §159.104 se realizan para mejorar la legibilidad y la claridad.

Comment
22 TAC §159.102
Eligibility for Registration; Ownership
Date of Action
08/11/2026
Earliest Possible Date of Adoption
11/06/2026

The amendments to Chapter 159 are made following TALCB’s quadrennial rule review for this Chapter. The amendments to §159.102 clarify terms utilized to determine eligibility for registration. 

Las enmiendas al Capítulo 159 se realizan después de la revisión cuatrienal de las normas del TALCB para este Capítulo. Las enmiendas a §159.102 aclaran los términos utilizados para determinar la elegibilidad para el registro. 

Comment
22 TAC §159.101
Use of Business Name
Date of Action
08/11/2026
Earliest Possible Date of Adoption
11/06/2026

The amendments to Chapter 159 are made following TALCB’s quadrennial rule review for this Chapter. The amendments to §159.101 are made as a result of the agency’s license management system project.  Because of this project, users will be able to provide information to the agency through an online process, rather than by submitting a paper form.  As a result, the language is clarified to reflect this change.

Las enmiendas al Capítulo 159 se realizan después de la revisión cuatrienal de las normas del TALCB para este Capítulo. Las enmiendas a §159.101 se realizan como resultado del proyecto del sistema de administración de licencias de la agencia. Gracias a este proyecto, los usuarios podrán proporcionar información a la agencia a través de un proceso en línea, en lugar de enviar un formulario en papel.  Como resultado, el lenguaje se aclara para reflejar este cambio.

Comment
22 TAC §159.1
Definitions
Date of Action
08/07/2026
Earliest Possible Date of Adoption
11/06/2026

The amendments to Chapter 159 are made following TALCB’s quadrennial rule review for this Chapter. The amendments to §159.1, Definitions clarify the definition of “appraisal panel” under the AMC Act.  

Las enmiendas al Capítulo 159 se realizan después de la revisión cuatrienal de las normas del TALCB para este Capítulo. Las enmiendas a §159.1, Definiciones, aclaran la definición de “panel de tasación” según la Ley de AMC.

Comment
22 TAC §153.5
Fees
Date of Action
08/11/2026
Earliest Possible Date of Adoption
11/06/2026

The amendments to §153.5 remove extraneous language for greater clarity and the ability for users to submit payment to the agency through an online process.

Las enmiendas a §153.5 eliminan texto irrelevante para mayor claridad y la capacidad de los usuarios a realizar pagos a la agencia mediante un proceso en línea.

Comment

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