Education and Examinations Division

Updates to the Continuing Education (CE) Posting System

Submitted by Christine Anderson on Mon, 2020-11-16 13:56

The Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) is pleased to announce the updated CE Posting System. This system allows providers of appraiser CE (ACE) courses to post course credit directly into the agency’s system of record. Providers are required to post course credit within 10 days of course completion. If credit is not posted within 10 days of course completion, license holders should contact their education provider. The CE Posting System is only accessible to approved ACE providers and is not used to post qualifying or pre-licensing education.

Licensing Exam Sites Re-Opening

Submitted by Christine Anderson on Mon, 2020-04-27 21:22

TALCB and Pearson VUE announce licensing exam centers to slowly re-open around the state after swift closure in March in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. TALCB partners with Pearson VUE to offer licensing examinations. Pearson VUE operates both company-owned exam sites and third party sites. TALCB has authorized the use of all Pearson VUE third party sites to expand exam capacity during this unprecedented time. All sites continue to enforce social distancing measures and safety requirements in line with local jurisdictions. Due to social distancing requirements, exam sites are operat

New Rules for ACE Providers and Courses

Submitted by Christine Anderson on Fri, 2019-08-09 13:14

TALCB has adopted rules that require ACE providers to become licensed by the agency and to submit courses directly to TALCB for pre-approval. Although these rules are effective on September 1, 2019, ACE provider and course application forms are available for immediate use to give providers ample time to prepare for these changes. Courses approved under the new rules before the effective date of September 1, 2019, may not be offered until September 1, 2019. If you are seeking approval to offer a NEW course that will be presented be

AQB Criteria Changes Effective May 1, 2018

Submitted by Christine Anderson on Tue, 2018-04-17 13:32

The Appraisal Qualifications Board (AQB) adopted changes to the education and experience criteria for real property appraisers with an effective date of May 1, 2018, and the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board adopted rules to implement these changes in Texas to coincide with the AQB effective date. Under the new criteria, no college-level education is required to obtain a Licensed Residential appraiser credential.

TALCB Announces Extension For All License Holders Affected By Hurricane Harvey

Submitted by Christine Anderson on Tue, 2017-10-31 06:29

In the wake of Hurricane Harvey, the Texas Real Estate Commission and the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (the Agency) extended all deadlines for two months for all license holders and applicants statewide with license expiration or application deadlines in August and September. This extension ended on October 31, 2017.

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