The 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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TALCB Elects New Officers, Adopts Rule Changes, and Reports Progress on REALM Portal at February Meeting
02/25/2026 -
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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REALM Portal FAQs and Updates
01/31/2026The Real Estate and Appraiser License Management Portal, or REALM Portal launched December 15, 2025. It was created to help prospective and current license holders go paperless and apply for or manage real estate licenses all online, 24/7.
Below are important status updates and guidance related to questions we've received. Updates on pending fixes will be provided when available.
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Exposure Draft Open for Comment: Proposed Guidance on Technology Use in Appraisal Practice
01/26/2026 -
The REALM Portal Is Live: What To Expect and What To Do
12/17/2025The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) and Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) launched the Real Estate and Appraiser License Management Portal, known as the REALM Portal, on December 15, 2025. Nearly 26,000 REALM Portal accounts have already been created.
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Looking for Your New License?
12/16/2025The Real Estate and Appraiser License Management Portal (REALM Portal) just launched, and with that comes some updates to how you manage your license with TALCB and additions to the end of your number.
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How to Create Your REALM Portal Account
12/15/2025Ready to set up your Real Estate and Appraiser License Management Portal (REALM Portal) account? You will need a REALM Portal account to manage your real estate license, apply for licensure, or file complaints. This brief video explains how to get started.
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Board Meeting Highlights: New Federal Education Requirements, REALM Portal Launch, and Rule Updates
11/18/2025At its November meeting, the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) discussed the implementation of a new federal fair housing education requirement, the upcoming launch of the Real Estate and Appraiser License Management Portal (REALM Portal), and multiple rule amendments to streamline licensing, implement legislation, and reduce barriers to entry.
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Online Services Down This Saturday
11/12/2025The Stephen F. Austin Building, where the Texas Real Estate Commission and Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board are headquartered, will undergo a planned power outage on Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT. During this time, the agency’s online services will be unavailable.
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New Education Requirement: Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Course
08/25/2025A new federal requirement from the Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB) means that all appraisers and applicants must now complete a Valuation Bias and Fair Housing course. Find approved Valuation Bias and Fair Housing courses.
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