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From the Chair - March 2021
Submitted by Christine Anderson on Mon, 2021-03-08 12:05As I think about the 6,000 appraisers in the state of Texas, I find myself hopeful that you all have been able to stay safe and persevere through these last 12 months. I am cautiously optimistic that we are heading into the final phase of this challenging time and that brighter days are ahead. I look forward to the day that I can come to your part of the state, meet you all in person and hear from you directly.
TALCB Board and AMC Committee Appointments Announced
Submitted by Christine Anderson on Wed, 2021-02-10 12:48AUSTIN, TX – The Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) is pleased to announce the reappointment of Chance Bolton and Martha Gayle Reid Lynch and the appointment of Paola E. Castillo to the Board, with terms set to expire January 31, 2027. Additionally, Lisa J. Rodriguez and John H. Eichelberger, III have been reappointed to the TALCB Appraisal Management Companies Advisory Committee for a term set to expire January 31, 2023.
AMC Committee Appointments Announced
Submitted by Christine Anderson on Thu, 2020-09-24 09:00AUSTIN, TX - The Texas Appraiser Licensing & Certification Board (TALCB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Julia Hayes and the reappointment of David Mentesana to the Appraisal Management Company (AMC) Advisory Committee with terms to expire in January 2022. The Vice-Chair of TALCB, Martha Gayle Reid Lynch, will continue to serve as the chair of the AMC Advisory Committee. This committee advises the Board on all matters related to the regulation of Appraisal Management Companies.
Reminder: TALCB No Longer Accepting Walk Ins
Submitted by Christine Anderson on Tue, 2020-09-01 22:49TALCB has temporarily closed lobby access to members of the public. Our highest priority is the health and well-being of the consumers of Texas and our staff. The agency will remain open to provide assistance via phone and email.
The contact center hours of operation are 7:00am to 6:00pm, Monday-Friday. Please call 512-936-3000 to speak to a representative.
Website Survey Launched
Submitted by Christine Anderson on Wed, 2020-08-19 13:15TREC and TALCB have launched a survey to help gather feedback about the agency's websites. Completing this short survey will help TREC and TALCB better serve Texans in all matters related to real estate and appraisal services.
We value your opinion and appreciate your time. Thank you for participating.
From the Chair - August 2020
Submitted by Christine Anderson on Mon, 2020-08-17 11:08It is strange to consider that six months have passed since the United States declared a national emergency due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
At this point, appraisers have mostly determined “how to” inspect and collect data during a pandemic. We are now firmly in the next phase, “how to” determine if there has been an impact to market values and what that impact might be.
Scam Alert! Make Sure You Know If A Message Is From Us
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 2020-06-18 12:23UPDATE: 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.
TALCB is Open for Business
Submitted by Christine Anderson on Thu, 2020-04-02 12:11COVID-19 has impacted daily life as we know it. In the midst of this crisis, the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) has worked to ensure continued service to license holders and the public while protecting our employees. As a result, our physical offices in Austin are closed to the public, and staff and operations have transitioned to working remotely.