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From the Commissioner - April 2019

Submitted by Christine Anderson on Wed, 2019-04-10 14:18

Even without a legislative session, April is always a very busy month. So this year, that is especially true with our agency focused on the final steps of the Sunset review process as well. We greatly appreciate the anticipated improvements this process will bring to the services we provide to the people of Texas and the license holders we also serve. It has always been this agency’s policy to partner with our license holders in order to better serve their clients, the ultimate objective of both the profession itself and our regulatory efforts.

TALCB No Longer Accepting ACH Payments

Submitted by Christine Anderson on Wed, 2019-03-20 14:19

After careful consideration, we have decided to discontinue the ACH payment option for our online services. Effective April 1, 2019, all payments submitted through our online services will require a debit or credit card. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

TALCB Changes AMC Reviews to 2%

Submitted by Christine Anderson on Wed, 2019-02-13 10:39

The Board Amends Rule 159.155 Regarding Periodic Review of Appraisals by AMCs

The Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB or Board) recently amended Rule 159.155(a)(2) to reduce from 5% to 2% the number of appraisal reports that need to be randomly reviewed each year by an AMC licensed to operate in Texas.

From the Commissioner - February 2019

Submitted by Christine Anderson on Thu, 2019-02-07 13:45

So far, 2019 has offered Texas both very cold and very mild conditions – a bit unpredictable as this new year advances. Perhaps this corresponds to the unexpected combination of elements at work as the legislative session gets underway? New leadership in the House has opened up new possibilities for cooperation on advancing public policy issues – a situation we welcome and look forward to as the Sunset process holds the promise of developing new guidance on matters of concern to our agency.

What is the Experience Audit Process Anyway? Part Two

Submitted by Christine Anderson on Wed, 2019-01-16 11:15

Last month, TALCB Appraiser/Investigator Marjorie Caldwell briefly described the experience audit process that all trainees must satisfactorily complete in order to become a licensed or certified appraiser in the State of Texas. Appraisers who want to upgrade from Licensed Residential Appraiser to Certified (Residential or General) Appraiser must also satisfactorily complete the audit process. The Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB), state law (Texas Occupations Code 1103 (the Act) and the Texas Appraiser Licensing

From the Executive Director - January 2019

Submitted by Christine Anderson on Mon, 2019-01-14 13:27

Happy New Year! As we return recharged from the holidays and gear up for the season, there are some key items to keep us busy in the very near future. So let’s dive right in…

From the Chair - December 2018

Submitted by Christine Anderson on Mon, 2018-12-17 16:25

The Board met on Friday November 16^th at the Agency’s HQ. We heard progress reports from all of our Committee Chairs and from the Commissioner and agency Division Directors. It was a very productive meeting and enormously helpful in clarifying some specific policy expectations.

What is the Experience Audit Process Anyway?

Submitted by Christine Anderson on Fri, 2018-11-30 13:47

The law requires TALCB to audit the work product of all applicants for an appraiser license in Texas. TALCB must verify that the experience claimed generally complies with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), the Rules (“Rules”) of the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB), and the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Act (“Act”) as of the date of the appraisal report.

An Update on Customer Service From Tony Slagle, Deputy Commissioner

Submitted by Christine Anderson on Tue, 2018-11-06 14:40

When I was named the Deputy Executive Director of TREC and the Deputy Commissioner of TALCB in August of this year, part of my expanded role at the agency was to focus on the agency operations, particularly the frontline customer service aspects of licensing and call center performance. I am happy to report that over the last several months, due to the implantation of technological improvements, additional staff, and the hard work of existing staff, there has been a marked improvement in the overall performance of both.

From the Commissioner - November 2018

Submitted by Christine Anderson on Tue, 2018-11-06 14:32

November is upon us and the football season in Texas is more than half done. What happens in the coming weeks makes all the difference for which teams make the playoffs. Some teams are getting better and others are struggling. I hope all your favorites are “growing stronger” as the season matures.

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