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The Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board met at 9 a.m. CT on Friday, August 8. View the meeting recording. Download the agenda and meeting materials.
Two takeaways from the Board’s meeting on May 16, 2025: The Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) is proposing new rule changes and wants to remind Texas appraisers to weigh in on the Appraisal Standards Board’s (ASB) call for comments. Details on those below.
But first, what kicked off the meeting was news from the Governor’s office. Governor Greg Abbott appointed two new Board members who are pending Senate Confirmation:
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.
There's a shortage of appraiser supervisors for prospective appraiser trainees, which means it’s hard for more appraisers to make headway in the industry. The Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) hosted a webinar on Wednesday, October 16 at 1 p.m. CT. to discuss the ins and outs of appraiser supervision. This webinar also provided key information for aspiring appraisers. Topics included:
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).
The Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) is inviting the public to provide input on a specialized assignment type where examples of peers’ actions are not readily available. This input will help the agency establish a framework to apply to all specialized assignments.
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.
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.
