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Rules and Laws
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.
Public Information Request
The Texas Public Information Act was adopted to give the public greater access to information about how the state conducts the public's business. Any person can request public records and an officer or agency may not ask why it’s requested.
Is Filing a TALCB Complaint Right for You?
The Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) plays an important role in regulating real estate appraisers and appraisal practices in Texas. Part of that includes investigating complaints against license holders and those who conduct unlicensed appraisal activities. But filing a complaint with TALCB might not be the right solution for your situation. Make sure you know what to expect before you file a complaint.
TALCB Processing Dates
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is experiencing technical difficulties affecting turnaround times for FBI fingerprint-based criminal history results. This may result in a delay in processing an application for licensure. DPS is working to fix this issue but has not shared a timeline for resolution. For more information on this delay, reach out to DPS or visit its website.
From the Chair - September 2019
Last week the Board met on September 6 to conduct its regular quarterly meeting, postponed from late August to accommodate an unexpected and important development. The agenda was far from typical as it included a public hearing on the subject of “evaluations” and we had a high level of interest in the subject matter! We also said a special thanks to Ms. Sara Jones Oates for her diligent service as one of the original appointees to the Board’s Appraisal Management Company Advisory Committee in 2013 and welcomed her newly appointed replacement Ms. Lisa Rodriguez.
From the Chair - March 2019
Submitted by Christine Anderson on Mon, 2019-03-11 10:09Due to the large volume of business, we needed to conduct to both meet our obligations to advance the normal work of the Board, and consider all of the matters highlighted in the agency’s Sunset Report, the Board met for two days in February. The first day was an extended workshop with in-depth discussions of policy and process matters and the second was equally detailed but included votes directing action on a variety of issues the members determined needed specific attention and guidance from the Board. 
