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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 other state regulators have expressed interest in the board’s mentorship program that pairs experienced appraisers with those who are required to complete remedial training and education.

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.

TACLB’s 2023 Highlights: New Board Member, Online Tools, Legislative Changes, and More

Submitted by Sierra Pizarro on Thu, 2023-12-21 16:49

2024 marks 33 years of the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) and its work to safeguard consumers in real property appraisal services. As that new chapter soon opens, here are some highlights from the Board’s efforts during the last 12 months.

TALCB’s Mentorship Program

This year kicked off with the Board approving a new process for appointing new TALCB Mentors yearly. TALCB Mentors work one-on-one with appraisers required to complete remedial education.

Meeting Recap: New Proposed Rules on License Reinstatement, AMC Fee

Submitted by Sierra Pizarro on Tue, 2023-11-14 18:13

Former Board Member Clayton Black The Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board’s (TALCB) final quarterly meeting of the year opened with goodbyes. The Board recognized Board Member Clayton Black (pictured, right) for his 10 years of service with the agency. Black’s first appointment to the Board was in February 2013.

License Holders’ Contact Information Becomes Private September 1

Submitted by Summer Mandell on Wed, 2023-08-30 15:12

A bill passed by the 88th Texas Legislature requires all licensing agencies, including the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board, to remove or redact certain details about applicants and current and past license holders in publicly available information, such as the TALCB website license holder search or via public information requests.

TALCB Meeting Recap: Emergency Rulemaking, Revised AMC Forms Adopted

Submitted by Sierra Pizarro on Wed, 2023-08-23 12:32

The Texas Appraiser Licensing & Certification Board (TALCB) met for its third quarter meeting of the year on August 18.

TALCB Commissioner Chelsea Buchholtz was first at the podium with an update on agency operations. Commissioner Buchholtz reminded the Board about the new edition of the Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria.

New Info on PAREA as Launch Dates Get Closer

Submitted by Sierra Pizarro on Wed, 2023-06-21 10:13

There is more demand than supply. Hands-on experience is a requirement to become a real property appraiser, however the Texas Appraiser Licensing & Certification Board (TALCB) has fielded numerous calls from appraiser trainees expressing frustration over there not being enough resources for them to fulfill experience requirements.

Aspiring Appraisers: Texas is 1 of 5 States With no Additional Licensure Requirements

Submitted by Sierra Pizarro on Tue, 2023-06-13 15:26

The Texas Appraiser Licensing & Certification Board (TALCB) understands that becoming a licensed appraiser can be difficult. Minimum federal requirements consist of hundreds of hours of education, thousands of hours of experience, and an exam; also, each state has a right to impose its own requirements. TALCB does not want to make it any harder on aspiring appraisers to get licensed, especially when the industry is facing an appraiser shortage.

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