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  • TALCB Meeting

    The Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) met today, November 6, in Austin.

    Meeting materials.

  • AQB Seeks Subject Matter Experts for National Exam

    Applications are open through November 15, 2026.

    The Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB) is expanding its pool of subject matter experts (SMEs) to help develop and review the National Uniform Licensing and Certification Examinations.

  • AQB Releases Third Exposure Draft of Proposed Changes To Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria

    The Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB) released its Third Exposure Draft of Proposed Changes to the Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria and is seeking public comment.

  • TALCB Discusses Appraiser Qualification Changes, Practicum Pathways

    The Texas Appraiser Licensing & Certification Board (TALCB) met August 7, 2026, to discuss proposed changes to appraiser qualifications, new pathways for gaining appraisal experience, and updates to appraisal management company (AMC) rules.

  • TALCB Meeting on Friday

    The Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) met Friday, August 7, 2026, at 9 a.m. The meeting included reports from the Board’s committees, staff updates on agency operations and statistical data, and a presentation from The Appraisal Foundation regarding the State Harmonization Task Force, updates on the appraisal industry, and the Appraiser Qualifications Board’s Second Exposure Draft.

  • Interested in Supervising Appraiser Trainees? Here's What You Should Know

    If you're interested in taking on appraiser trainees, there are a few requirements you will need to follow. Here's what to know to get started.

    Supervise Up to 3 Appraiser Trainees

    To supervise up to three appraiser trainees, you must meet the following requirements:

  • AQB Seeking Comments on Changes to Appraiser Qualifications

    The Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB) released its Second Exposure Draft of proposed changes to the Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria.

    In May, the AQB released a white paper with independent research exploring whether qualifying education courses and an exam could augment existing federal requirements to become an appraiser.

  • TALCB May Meeting: REALM Portal Fixes, Appraiser Mentorship Review

    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.

  • AQB Releases Experience Requirement White Paper

    Earlier this month, the Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB) released a white paper with independent research exploring whether qualifying education courses and an exam could augment existing federal requirements to become an appraiser. 

  • Alert: Scammers Spoofing TREC and TALCB Phone Numbers With Fake Texts, Calls

    The Texas Real Estate Commission and Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board will never text you.

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  • TALCB Complaint Portal Launched

    The Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) is pleased to announce the launch of the TALCB complaint portal.

  • TALCB Complaint Process Updates

    The Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) recently amended several rules to allow more transparency in the complaint process. These changes are a result of discussion and consideration of the Board, Board committees, and feedback from stakeholders. The changes include:

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