A certified appraiser who wants to supervise an appraiser trainee must meet certain experience, education and disciplinary-history requirements. Additional requirements apply to supervisory appraisers who want to supervise four or five appraiser trainees.
To supervise one to three appraiser trainees, you must:
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.
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.
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.
To supervise up to three appraiser trainees, you must meet the following requirements:
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.
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.
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.
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The 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.
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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The Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) is pleased to announce the launch of the TALCB complaint portal.
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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