The 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.
The 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.
The 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.
Ready 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.
At 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.
The 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.
A 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.
The Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) met on August 8, 2025, with a new chair, two new members, and a new vice chair. Packed into their agenda were committee appointments, legislative updates, adopted and proposed rule changes, and a federal requirement that takes effect soon for all appraisers and appraiser applicants.
Governor Greg Abbott appointed two new members to the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB): Tony “Mark” Luna Jr. and Clayton Ripley. Both received Senate Confirmation. He also appointed Board Member R. Chance Bolton as the new Board chair and reappointed Stephanie Robinson, Ph.D. (pictured below).
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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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