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Related Regulatory and Protection Groups
Depending on the nature of your particular real estate business―whether it’s an issue with a financial institution or a property tax concern― there are a number of agencies that are looking out for your best interest. If your issue is not under the jurisdiction of the TALCB, one of the resources below may be able to help. Here you can find more information about how these related industries are regulated and how complaints are filed:
Qualifying Education Requirements
The Board may accept a course of study to satisfy pre-licensing education requirements for certification or licensing established by the Act or by the rules if the Board has determined that the course is related to real estate appraisal and was offered by an accredited college or university, or was approved by the Appraiser Qualification Board under its course approval process as a qualifying education course.
Public Information Policy
The Texas Public Information Act gives you the right to access government records and government officials may not ask why you want them. All government information is presumed to be available to the public. Exceptions may apply to the disclosure of certain information. The Agency must promptly release requested information that is not confidential by law or information for which an exception to disclosure has been sought.
Rights of Requestors
TREC & TALCB Compact with Texans
The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) and Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) function as a single state agency, with independent policy and enforcement functions.
Agency Reports
Yearly and quarterly reports about the operation, management, and performance of the agency are available for your review. Reports older than the current fiscal year are available in our archives. Should you have questions or an information request not covered in these reports, please contact us.
Staff Reports
Rules and Laws
Texas appraisers and appraisal management companies (AMC) are governed by the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Act and the Texas Appraisal Management Company Registration and Regulation Act.
Public Information Request
The Texas Public Information Act was adopted to give the public greater access to information about how the state conducts the public's business. Any person can request public records and an officer or agency may not ask why it’s requested.
Is Filing a TALCB Complaint Right for You?
The Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) plays an important role in regulating real estate appraisers and appraisal practices in Texas. Part of that includes investigating complaints against license holders and those who conduct unlicensed appraisal activities. But filing a complaint with TALCB might not be the right solution for your situation. Make sure you know what to expect before you file a complaint.
