At its May 15, 2026, meeting, the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) provided updates on the ongoing stabilization of the Real Estate and Appraiser License Management (REALM) Portal, discussed industry developments affecting appraiser qualifications, and considered potential adjustments to its mentor program.
The Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board meets on Friday, May 15 at 9 a.m. CT. Download the materials and livestream the meeting.
The Texas Real Estate Commission and Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board will never text you.
The agency has received reports of text and call spoofing—a method where scammers deliberately falsify the caller ID to mimic a real government number. A recent example includes texts to license holders claiming they are being charged with “safety” violations. These scams are intended to obtain details they could use to gain access to your identity or your accounts, like bank account numbers, Social Security numbers, or other important information.
The Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) held its February 20, 2026 meeting, where members elected new officers, adopted amendments to key licensing and education rules, and received updates on the agency’s new licensing system, the Real Estate and Appraiser License Management (REALM) Portal. The Board also began early discussions on artificial intelligence (AI) and reviewed proposed national changes that could reshape appraiser qualification pathways.
The Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) met at 9:00 a.m. CT on Friday, February 20, 2026, at the Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 170. Find the meeting recording, agenda, and materials on the meeting page.
The Real Estate and Appraiser License Management Portal, or REALM Portal launched December 15, 2025. It was created to help prospective and current license holders go paperless and apply for or manage real estate licenses all online, 24/7.
Below are important status updates and guidance related to questions we've received. Updates on pending fixes will be provided when available.
The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) and Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) launched the Real Estate and Appraiser License Management Portal, known as the REALM Portal, on December 15, 2025. Nearly 26,000 REALM Portal accounts have already been created.
As more license holders begin activating accounts, TREC and TALCB are closely monitoring system performance, responding to feedback, and continuing to make improvements.
Ready to set up your Real Estate and Appraiser License Management Portal (REALM Portal) account? You will need a REALM Portal account to manage your real estate license, apply for licensure, or file complaints. This brief video explains how to get started.
At its November meeting, the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) discussed the implementation of a new federal fair housing education requirement, the upcoming launch of the Real Estate and Appraiser License Management Portal (REALM Portal), and multiple rule amendments to streamline licensing, implement legislation, and reduce barriers to entry.
The Stephen F. Austin Building, where the Texas Real Estate Commission and Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board are headquartered, will undergo a planned power outage on Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT. During this time, the agency’s online services will be unavailable.
