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 absence of Ms. Paola Escalante-Castillo. 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 General comments from visitors on non-agenda items
No comments were offered.

Agenda Item 5 Ratification of the official record of the August 8, 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. Mr. McAnally seconded the motion, and the Board approved the motion unanimously.

Note: Items 6 and 7 were taken together.

Agenda Item 6 Final orders and surrenders in the matter of:
a. Complaint #25-0016 (Jessican Colon, former owner of Bluebird Valuation LLC, TX-2000284)
b. Complaint #25-298 (Courage Winter TX-1361038-R)
c. Complaint #25-0171 (Michael Atwood TX-1321600-G)
d. Complaint #25-0241 (Gary Newman TX-1361141-R)

Agenda Item 7 Agreed order modification in the matter of Complaint #25-0171 (Michael Atwood, TX-1321600-G)

Agenda Item 8 Report by Executive Committee

Agenda Item 9 Report by Education & Licensing Committee

Note: Dr. Stephanie Robinson joined the meeting at 9:07 a.m.

Agenda Item 10 Staff reports on agency operations, initiatives and statistical data    

Agenda Item 11 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 12 Discussion and possible action to adopt amendments to 22 TAC §153.19, Licensing for Persons with Criminal History and Fitness Determination
ACTION TAKEN: Mr. Ripley moved for the adoption of the amendments as published. Dr. Robinson seconded the motion, and the Board approved the motion unanimously.

Agenda Item 13 Discussion and possible action to adopt amendments to 22 TAC as follows:
a. §153.1, Definitions; and 
b. §153.15, Experience Required for Licensing
ACTION TAKEN: Mr. McAnally moved for the adoption of the amendments as published. Ms. Reid Lynch seconded the motion, and the Board approved the motion unanimously.

Agenda Item 14 Discussion and possible action to adopt 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. McAnally moved for the adoption of the new rules as published. Mr. Eichelberger seconded the motion, and the Board approved the motion unanimously.

Agenda Item 15 Discussion and possible action to adopt amendments to 22 TAC §153.6, Military Service Member, Military Veteran, or Military Spouse Applications
ACTION TAKEN: Dr. Robinson moved for the adoption of the amendments as published. Mr. Luna seconded the motion, and the Board approved the motion unanimously.

Agenda Item 16 Discussion and possible action to propose amendments to 22 TAC as follows:
a. §153.13, Education Required for Licensing
b. §153.21, Appraiser Trainees and Supervisory Appraisers
c. §153.40, Approval of Continuing Education Providers and Courses
ACTION TAKEN: Mr. Luna moved that the amendments be published in the Texas Register for public comment as presented. Ms. Reid Lynch seconded the motion, and the Board approved the motion unanimously.

Agenda Item 17 Report on Fall 2025 Association of Appraiser Regulatory Officials Conference

Agenda Item 18 Discussion and possible action regarding nominations to create a slate of candidates for the offices of Vice Chair and Secretary of the Board 

Agenda Item 19 Presentation by Pearson VUE regarding the administration of licensing examinations for appraisers 

Agenda Item 20 Discussion and possible action regarding agenda items for future meetings

Agenda Item 21 Discussion and possible action to schedule future meeting dates
Next meeting: February 20, 2026
Tentative future meetings: May 15, 2026, August 7, 2026, and November 6, 2026
Future meetings dates were confirmed for February 20, 2026, May 15, 2026, August 7, 2026, and November 6, 2026.

Agenda Item 22 Adjourn
The Chair adjourned the meeting at 9:45 a.m.