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05/16/2025 at 09:00 am
Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 170
1700 North Congress
Austin, TX 78701

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TALCB Board Meeting


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Note: While the written portion of the minutes below are published in agenda order, the items may have been presented in a different order.

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: Mr. Bolton moved to excuse the absence of Ms. Lisa Sprinkle and Mr. John Eichelberger. Ms. Reid Lynch seconded the motion, and the Board approved the motion unanimously.

Agenda Item 3 Opening remarks from the Chair and Board mission moment
Chair Oates announced incoming board members Mark Luna would be replacing her as an appraiser member and Clayton Ripley would be replacing Lisa Sprinkle as a public member, pending Senate confirmation.
Executive Director Buchholtz recognized outgoing board members Chair Sara Oates and Lisa Sprinkle and thanked them for their service. 

Agenda Item 4 General comments from visitors on non-agenda item
Comment: Hansel Dobbs

Agenda Item 5 Ratification of the official record of the February 21, 2025, Board meeting as approved for posting on the website by the Secretary of the Board
ACTION TAKEN: Dr. Robinson moved to ratify the minutes as presented. Mr. Castro seconded the motion, and the Board approved the motion unanimously.

Agenda Item 6 Report by Executive Committee

Agenda Item 7 Report by Budget & Finance Committee

Agenda Item 8 Report by Education & Licensing Committee

Agenda Item 9 Staff reports on agency operations, initiatives and statistical data    

Agenda Item 10 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.

Note: Ms. Reid Lynch exited the meeting at 11:06 a.m. and did not return.

Items 11 and 12 were taken together.

Agenda Item 11 Discussion and possible action to propose amendments to 22 TAC as follows:
a. §153.1, Definitions; and 
b. §153.15, Experience Required for Licensing
The Board decided by consensus to table this item.

Agenda Item 12 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
The Board decided by consensus to table this item.

Agenda Item 13 Discussion and possible action to propose 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: Mr. Bolton 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 14 Discussion and possible action to propose amendments to 22 TAC as follows:
a. §153.9, Applications
b. §153.16, License Reinstatement
c. §153.17, License Renewal
d. §153.19, Licensing for Persons with Criminal History and Fitness Determination
e. §153.21, Appraiser Trainees and Supervisory Appraisers
f. §153.22, Volunteer Appraiser Experience Reviews
g. §153.24, Complaint Processing
h. §153.25, Temporary Out-of-State Appraiser License
i. §159.104, Primary Contact; Appraiser Contact; Controlling Person; Contact Information
j. §159.105, Denial of Registration or Renewal of Registration
k. §159.108, Renewal
l. §159.109, Inactive Status
m. §159.161, Appraiser Panel
n. §159.205, Identity Theft
ACTION TAKEN: Dr. Robinson 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 15 Update regarding legislative matters

Agenda Item 16 Report on Spring 2025 Association of Appraiser Regulatory Officials Conference

Agenda Item 17 Discussion and possible action regarding the establishment of an approval process for Practicum Course Providers and Practicum Courses
The Board took no action.

Agenda Item 18 Discussion regarding TALCB FY2025 draft Budget, Budget and Financial Administration Policy, and Investment Policy

Agenda Item 19 Discussion and possible action regarding possible topics for November workshop
Dr. Robinson suggested further discussion regarding an approval process for Practicum Course Providers and Practicum Courses. Mr. Bolton suggested a discussion regarding what TALCB does, what is the ASC, and what is USPAP.

Agenda Item 20 Discussion and possible action regarding agenda items for future meetings
Chair Oates requested to add discussion and possible action regarding an approval process for Practicum Course Providers and Practicum Courses to the agenda again.

Agenda Item 21 Discussion and possible action to schedule future meeting dates
Next meeting: August 8, 2025
Tentative future meetings: November 13, 2025 (Workshop), and November 14, 2025 (Meeting)
Future meetings were confirmed for August 8, 2025, November 13, 2025 (Board Workshop), November 14, 2025, and tentatively set for February 27, 2026.

Agenda Item 22 Adjourn
The Chair adjourned the meeting at 11:27 a.m.