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Mission Moment: Parting Words From Chair Sara Oates

Submitted by Sierra Pizarro on Wed, 2024-12-04 11:17

In anticipation of my official term ending in late January 2025, I wanted to take a moment to reflect and give thanks to all who have made my five years as Board Chair one of the most rewarding experiences of my life.

In 2019 when I was appointed, it came sort of as a surprise to me, but being a fourth-generation Texan and a second-generation appraiser, it made perfect sense. I have been honored to serve both my state and my community.

New Complaint Process, New Proposals, New AMC Working Group: Meeting Recap

Submitted by Sierra Pizarro on Fri, 2024-11-22 13:42

In anticipation of a new appointment, Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board Chair Sara Oates opened the Board’s November 15 meeting with some parting words before the expiration of her term:

“Part of the reason why I do feel like it’s time for me to go because I think that with new leadership there is new energy, there are new, fresh eyes on things, and I think, for an oversight board, that’s important thing.”

New and Proposed Rules, PAREA, Appraiser Qualifications Review: Meeting Recap

Submitted by Sierra Pizarro on Wed, 2024-08-21 16:27

The Texas Appraiser Licensing & Certification Board (TALCB) met August 16 to consider adopting amendments to one rule and proposing amendments to eight others. The highlights also include an update on the new and continually improving Practical Applications of Real Estate Appraisal (PAREA) from the mouth of its only current provider, the Appraisal Institute (AI).

Meeting Recap: Texas Praise, Possible Changes to Punishments

Submitted by Sierra Pizarro on Tue, 2024-05-14 14:22

Texas is a leader. This was one of the first discussion points during the May 10 meeting of the Texas Appraiser Licensing & Certification Board (TALCB). Its executive director informed the board of a recent industry conference staff attended where TALCB’s partnership with the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) was highlighted again. TALCB and TWC’s Civil Rights Division work together to investigate complaints alleging appraisal bias.

New Rules, TALCB Goes to Washington: February Meeting Recap

Submitted by Sierra Pizarro on Fri, 2024-03-01 11:02

The first Texas Appraiser Licensing & Certification Board (TALCB) meeting of 2024 happened February 23. Some of the highlights include three new adopted rules, TALCB’s director joining the appraisal bias discussion at the federal level, and a call for public comments that could determine future Board-issued guidance.

How To Make All Your Fee Payments Online

Submitted by Sierra Pizarro on Thu, 2024-02-22 10:59

Whether you are applying for a new license, renewing your license, and more, the best and most secure way to pay Texas Appraiser Licensing & Certification Board (TALCB) fees is through the agency’s online services portal. Plus, you can pay online whenever is convenient for you—the tool is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and 365 days a year.

The following visual explainers show you how to securely make your payments online.

A Look at the Data on Complaint Investigations

Submitted by Sierra Pizarro on Thu, 2024-02-01 16:21

In the last four pages of the Texas Appraiser Licensing & Certification Board’s (TALCB) staff reports is the section on enforcement. For fiscal year 2023 (July ’22–⁠July ’23) less than four percent of license holders were the subject of a formal complaint filed with the Board, less than one percent of license holders received formal discipline, and typically more than 90 percent of complaints received are dismissed.

We Hope You Choose to Serve on MLK Day

Submitted by Sierra Pizarro on Fri, 2024-01-12 14:25

In recognition of Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy, Congress in 1994 designated the Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday as a National Day of Service. The commemoration of the MLK Day of Service is a call to Americans to volunteer in service to others within their communities.

If you'd like to participate in the MLK Day of Service, you can find service opportunities at https://americorps.gov/join/find-volunteer-opportunity#/.

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EMAIL: information@talcb.texas.gov
PHONE: 512.936.3001
MAIL: Texas Appraiser Licensing & Certification Board
P.O. Box 12188
Austin, TX 78711-2188
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