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.
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TALCB Discusses Appraiser Qualification Changes, Practicum Pathways
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TALCB Meeting on Friday
08/03/2026The 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.
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Interested in Supervising Appraiser Trainees? Here's What You Should Know
07/21/2026If 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:
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AQB Seeking Comments on Changes to Appraiser Qualifications
06/22/2026The 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.
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TALCB May Meeting: REALM Portal Fixes, Appraiser Mentorship Review
05/20/2026At 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.
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AQB Releases Experience Requirement White Paper
05/14/2026Earlier 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.
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Alert: Scammers Spoofing TREC and TALCB Phone Numbers With Fake Texts, Calls
04/24/2026The Texas Real Estate Commission and Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board will never text you.
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ASB Releases Second Exposure Draft on Technology Use in Appraisal Assignments
03/12/2026The Appraisal Standards Board (ASB) released a Second Exposure Draft of Proposed Advisory Opinion 41 (AO-41), Use of Technology in an Appraisal or Appraisal Review Assignment.
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TALCB Elects New Officers, Adopts Rule Changes, and Reports Progress on REALM Portal at February Meeting
02/25/2026The Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) held its February 20, 2026 meeting, where members elected new officers, adopted amendments to key licensing and education rules, and received updates on the agency’s new licensing system, the Real Estate and Appraiser License Management (REALM) Portal.
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Watch TALCB's February Meeting
02/20/2026The Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) met at 9:00 a.m. CT on Friday, February 20, 2026, at the Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 170. Find the meeting recording, agenda, and materials on the meeting page.
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TALCB Complaint Portal Launched
09/14/2021The Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) is pleased to announce the launch of the TALCB complaint portal.
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TALCB Complaint Process Updates
06/15/2021The 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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