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  • Longtime TALCB Appraiser Investigator Passes Away

    Longtime Appraiser Investigator, Jim Jacobs, died on Saturday, July 4 after a fierce battle with cancer,  He worked for TALCB since 2012 as an appraiser investigator.  He was an appraiser for over 40 years and a familiar face at TALCB meetings and events for more than 20 years.

  • Work Files No Longer Automatically Required For Audits

    As part of the Board’s ongoing effort to reduce burdens on applicants, TALCB changed the experience audit process. TALCB will no longer automatically request a copy of work files at the start of the audit process. Appraisal reports will now be reviewed for general USPAP compliance and competency when they are submitted. If necessary, TALCB may request a copy of work files after the initial review to complete the audit.

  • Scam Alert! Make Sure You Know If A Message Is From Us

    UPDATE: Due to a recent resurgence of SPAM messages being sent out to our license holders, we wanted to remind you of these tips to help keep your information secure!

    Scammers or Spammers sometimes try to copy and email and text from messages from TREC or TALCB to trick you into providing personal information. We know this can be confusing and frustrating, and we want to help make sure you don't fall victim to these schemes.

  • Mission Moment, With Board Member Chance Bolton

    At the May 15 Board meeting, TALCB chair, Sara Oates asked appraiser member Chance Bolton, to share his motivation and thoughts on the work of the Board.  Mr. Bolton shares his thoughts below:  

    After serving on the Board since 2016, I wanted to share my thoughts with you, the license holders, on our mission as a board. 

    The TREC/TALCB Mission Statements reads:  

  • Customer Service Team Hard at Work, From Home

    In early March the COVID-19 virus began spreading rapidly throughout the country. The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) and Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) took drastic measures to ensure the health and well-being of the staff while continuing to address the questions and concerns of consumers and license holders. TREC and TALCB quickly determined it was best for staff to transition staff wor

  • From the Commissioner - June 2020

    Greetings to you upon the beginning of summer. I hope each of you continues to live well in this COVID-19 season. This is a season in which the burdens of each of us are personal and unique. Our agency will do what we can to ease whatever burdens possible.   

  • TALCB Welcomes New Director of Finance

    AUSTIN, TX – Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC), and Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) are pleased to welcome Ranada Williams as Director of Finance. Williams will oversee the financial strategic planning, accounting operations, procurement, and financial compliance of the agency.  She recently transferred from the Texas Military Department, where she had been an employee since 2008, and most recently served as their Chief Financial Officer from 2017-2020.

  • TALCB Welcomes New General Counsel

    AUSTIN, TX – The Texas Appraiser Licensing Board (TALCB) is pleased to announce Kathleen Santos as General Counsel. Kathleen joined the board staff May 1, 2020, and will serve as deputy general counsel for the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) as well.

  • Licensing Exam Sites Re-Opening

    TALCB and Pearson VUE announce licensing exam centers to slowly re-open around the state after swift closure in March in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.  TALCB partners with Pearson VUE to offer licensing examinations.  Pearson VUE operates both company-owned exam sites and third party sites.  TALCB has authorized the use of all Pearson VUE third party sites to expand exam capacity during this unprecedented time.  All sites continue to enforce social distancing measures and safety requirem

  • Interim Rules Bring Changes to Industry Standards

    Due to the Presidential Disaster Declaration issued on March 13, 2020, certain governmental entities (GSE’s) have issued guidance to assist financial institutions in providing necessary services to the public. On April 14, 2020, the GSE’s adopted an interim final rule to amend the agencies’ regulations regarding appraisals of real estate for certain transactions. The interim rule outlines existing flexibilities and temporary changes to industry appraisal standards and regulations.

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