Agenda Item 1 Call to order and pledges of allegiance

Agenda Item 2 Discussion and possible action to excuse Board member absence(s), if any
ACTION TAKEN: Ms. Reid Lynch moved to excuse the absences of Mr. John Eichelberger and Mr. Mark McAnally. Mr. Castro seconded the motion, and the Board approved the motion unanimously.

Agenda Item 3 Opening remarks from the Chair and Board mission moment

Agenda Item 4 Welcome new Board members
Chair Bolton officially welcomed new members Mark Luna and Clayton Ripley to the Board.

Agenda Item 5 Election of Vice Chair
ACTION TAKEN: The Chair opened the floor for nominations. Mr. Castro nominated Ms. Reid Lynch for Vice Chair. As no other nominations were made, Ms. Reid Lynch was elected Vice Chair by acclamation.

Agenda Item 6 Appointments to: 
a. Education & Licensing Committee
b. Budget & Finance Committee
c. TREC & TALCB Joint Audit Committee
ACTION TAKEN: The Chair appointed Board members to the following committees:

Education & Licensing Committee:

    Mark McAnally (Chair)
    Rolando Castro
    Mark Luna

Budget & Finance Committee:

    Stephanie Robinson (Chair)
    Paola Escalante-Castillo
    Clayton Ripley

TREC & TALCB Joint Audit Committee:

    Chance Bolton

Agenda Item 7 General comments from visitors on non-agenda items
No public comments were offered.

Agenda Item 8 Ratification of the official record of the May 16, 2025, Board meeting as approved for posting on the website by the Secretary of the Board
ACTION TAKEN: Ms. Reid Lynch moved to ratify the minutes as presented. Dr. Robinson seconded the motion, and the Board approved the motion unanimously.

Agenda Item 9 Final orders and surrenders in the matter of:
a. Complaint #25-0078 (Mark Richard Caraveo TX-1338674-R)
b. Complaint #24-0470 (Brandon Miller TX- 1360912-R)

Agenda Item 10 Report by Executive Committee

Agenda Item 11 Report by Budget & Finance Committee

Agenda Item 12 Report by Education & Licensing Committee

Agenda Item 13 Report by TREC & TALCB Joint Audit Committee

Agenda Item 14 Staff reports on agency operations, initiatives and statistical data    

Agenda Item 15 Executive session to discuss pending litigation or obtain advice of legal counsel on agenda items pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.071
The Board did not hold an executive session. 

Agenda Item 16 Discussion and possible action to adopt amendments to 22 TAC as follows:
a. §153.13, Education Required for Licensing;
b. §153.18, Appraiser Continuing Education (ACE); 
c. §153.23, Inactive Status; and
d. §153.40, Approval of Continuing Education Providers and Courses
ACTION TAKEN: Ms. Reid Lynch moved for the adoption of the amendments as published. Dr. Robinson seconded the motion, and the Board approved the motion unanimously.

Agenda Item 17 Discussion and possible action to adopt amendments to 22 TAC as follows:
a. §153.9, Applications
b. §153.16, License Reinstatement
c. §153.17, License Renewal
d. §153.21, Appraiser Trainees and Supervisory Appraisers
e. §153.22, Volunteer Appraiser Experience Reviews
f. §153.24, Complaint Processing
g. §153.25, Temporary Out-of-State Appraiser License
h. §159.104, Primary Contact; Appraiser Contact; Controlling Person; Contact Information
i. §159.105, Denial of Registration or Renewal of Registration
j. §159.108, Renewal
k. §159.109, Inactive Status
l. §159.161, Appraiser Panel
m. §159.205, Identity Theft
ACTION TAKEN: Ms. Reid Lynch moved for the adoption of the amendments as published. Dr. Robinson seconded the motion, and the Board approved the motion unanimously.

Agenda Item 18 Discussion and possible action to adopt amendments to 22 TAC §153.19, Licensing for Persons with Criminal History and Fitness Determination
ACTION TAKEN: Mr. Castro moved to withdraw the amendments. Ms. Reid Lynch seconded the motion, and the Board approved the motion unanimously.

Agenda Item 19 Discussion and possible action to propose amendments to 22 TAC §153.19, Licensing for Persons with Criminal History and Fitness Determination
ACTION TAKEN: Mr. Castro moved that the amendments be published in the Texas Register for public comment as presented. Dr. Robinson seconded the motion, and the Board approved the motion unanimously.

Agenda Item 20 Discussion and possible action to propose amendments to 22 TAC as follows:
a. §153.1, Definitions; and 
b. §153.15, Experience Required for Licensing
ACTION TAKEN: Ms. Reid Lynch moved that the amendments be published in the Texas Register for public comment as presented. Mr. Castro seconded the motion, and the Board approved the motion unanimously.

Agenda Item 21 Discussion and possible action to propose new rules to 22 TAC as follows:
a. §153.42, Approval of Practicum Providers and Courses; and
b. §153.43, Providers and Courses: Compliance and Enforcement
ACTION TAKEN: Mr. Castro moved that the new rules be published in the Texas Register for public comment as presented. Dr. Robinson seconded the motion, and the Board approved the motion unanimously.

Agenda Item 22 Discussion and possible action to propose amendments to 22 TAC §153.6, Military Service Member, Military Veteran, or Military Spouse Applications
ACTION TAKEN: Ms. Reid Lynch moved that the amendments be published in the Texas Register for public comment as presented. Ms. Escalante-Castillo seconded the motion, and the Board approved the motion unanimously.

Agenda Item 23 Discussion and possible action to close review of 22 Tex. Admin. Code Chapter 153, Rules Relating to Provisions of the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Act
ACTION TAKEN: Ms. Reid Lunch moved that review of 22 Tex. Admin. Code Chapter 153 be closed. Dr. Robinson seconded the motion, and the Board approved the motion unanimously.

Agenda Item 24 Discussion and possible action regarding TALCB FY2026 Budget, Budget and Financial Administration Policy, and Investment Policy
ACTION TAKEN: Dr. Robinson moved that the Board approve the FY2026 Budget, Budget and Financial Administration Policy, and Investment Policy as presented. Ms. Escalante-Castillo seconded the motion, and the Board approved the motion unanimously.

Agenda Item 25 Discussion and possible action regarding the establishment of an approval process for Practicum Course Providers and Practicum Courses
ACTION TAKEN: Ms. Reid Lynch moved to direct staff to create an approval process for Practicum Course Providers and Practicum Courses as presented. Dr. Robinson seconded the motion, and the Board approved the motion unanimously.

Agenda Item 26 Discussion and possible action regarding possible topics for November workshop
General Counsel Santos suggested an overview of the Agency and investment reports;
Mr. Luna requested stats on trainees and mentors; and
Dr. Robinson requested an item regarding the walking quorum.

Agenda Item 27 Discussion and possible action to amend TREC-TALCB MOU
ACTION TAKEN: Dr. Robinson moved to approve the TREC-TALCB MOU as presented.  Ms. Escalante-Castillo seconded the motion, and the Board approved the motion unanimously.

Agenda Item 28 Report on Public Funds Investment Act (PFIA) training compliance

Agenda Item 29 Report on FY2025 Internal Audits

Agenda Item 30 Report on Internal Audit Plan for FY2026

Agenda Item 31 Discussion regarding 2024 Annual Report of the Appraisal Subcommittee

Agenda Item 32 Discussion and possible action regarding agenda items for future meetings

Agenda Item 33  Discussion and possible action to schedule future meeting dates
Next meeting: November 13, 2025 (Workshop), and November 14, 2025 (Meeting)
Tentative future meetings: February 20, 2026, and May 15, 2026
Future meetings dates were confirmed for November 13, 2025 (Workshop), November 14, 2025 (Meeting), February 20, 2026, and May 15, 2026.

Agenda Item 34 Adjourn
The Chair adjourned the meeting at 10:38 a.m.