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The discussion matters because practicums are an AQB‑recognized route for earning experience hours but have not been widely adopted; proponents say practicums can expand access to the appraisal profession in areas where supervisors are scarce. Melissa Bond described a program that emphasizes USPAP and hands‑on learning, with on‑site visits, mandatory virtual and evening sessions, one‑on‑one coaching and a large library of recorded lessons. Bond said her model delivers high pass rates on the national licensing exam and that her program is approved in seven states (Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas, California, West Virginia, South Carolina and Louisiana). “This practicum begins, the focus is on USPAP,” Bond said, describing the course's emphasis on applying standards to real‑world assignments.

Board members raised operational questions and cautions. Several members asked how a Texas approval program would be staffed, how the board would ensure consistent quality across multiple providers, and whether private providers would serve rural Texas communities or concentrate where travel is easier. Director Melissa Tran and board members noted the state would need a needs analysis to identify counties with low appraiser capacity and asked staff to survey AMCs and other stakeholders to determine whether licensed appraisers would meet local demand. The board discussed scalability, instructor‑to‑student ratios, and the risk of approving programs that vary widely in quality.

Bond addressed several of these concerns, saying providers can and should tailor offerings by region, that individual trainees pay tuition, and that a practicum can be designed to serve underserved counties first. Bond also said a licensed appraiser who completes the practicum can continue toward certification by gaining additional hours and that some lenders and VA panels have accepted her program graduates on their panels.

Board members emphasized they are still gathering information. Several asked staff to return with a needs analysis of Texas counties, data on employment demand from lenders and AMCs, and examples of how other states evaluated and staffed approval programs. Staff and general counsel noted related rule changes (22 TAC provisions) would need to be drafted alongside any approval process. The board did not vote to adopt an approval process at this meeting; members said the education committee should continue the work and present recommended next steps.

The board also discussed possible next steps for assuring quality if the program moves forward: a checklist for provider review, instructor qualifications, attendance and records policies, and front‑end review of sample practicum reports rather than backend experience audits.

Board members asked for targeted follow‑up before the board acts: a statewide needs analysis, outreach to AMCs and lenders about acceptance of licensed appraisers trained through practicums, resource estimates for agency staff oversight, and examples of practicum approvals in other states.

The presentation and discussion concluded with staff and the education committee tasked with collecting the requested information and returning recommendations to the full board for further consideration.

Ending: The board left the item open for more study and directed staff and the education committee to gather the information the board requested, including state needs analysis and resource estimates, before any rulemaking or approval program is proposed.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) Meeting 05.16.2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board heard a detailed presentation May 16 on creating a state approval program for practicum courses — an in‑person, supervised pathway that combines classroom instruction and fieldwork — and asked staff to gather additional information before deciding whether to adopt an approval program.","taxTitle","Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board, Boards & Commissions, Executive, Texas","taxId",36436,"location","Texas","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6535711,"TALCB staff report: PAREA pilots show passes, trainee numbers falling and licensing database nearing go‑live",503,2630000,3133000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3381949-d3c3abe9b10d6e3a6484341e88dda5f6&start=2630&end=3133","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3381949-d3c3abe9b10d6e3a6484341e88dda5f6/thumbnail_2630000.jpg","/articles/6535711/Texas/TALCB-staff-report-PAREA-pilots-show-passes-trainee-numbers-falling-and-licensing-database-nearing-golive","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6535711-dffe601866404f7b85fe1fb7695b8439/orig.mp4?Expires=1770671223&Signature=dzHU1nPifqVSYCHR4A~bV81aSGidaHM-tJ8TekXJ2JMnptRhmH8LBH5kjt4~BujT8Xg0k8goE9SgwiFIywXbS-H1xYLvc2e2KdH~uWAC0OPo3dUDqBPjRKOE~FXtoxdh7l3oDAWgwYyKTUryagUsGl84lRb60n1~8xo4EOQ9aH7GffsLzsVqoxhH1COh~jXbHdD76MfXHWR1GoiIphPJ17tVP0Cr6sfYX5XcSbzHlUZQvfG~bFNB1HF-kPgYeEaMVtGAkHQhdGg~-yw04cyqnAGseVtiu7NbRcAvpNE9XLJuzFe1i4jQnKgHGu1O0bVmz0OkNzi-lUjP4TB~qoORsA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Agency staff reported operational items to the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board May 16, including outcomes from alternative experience programs, continuing grant uncertainty, and the status of a long‑running licensing database replacement.

Executive Director Buckholtz told the board seven PAREA (Program for Alternative Experience for Appraisers) graduates had applied and been granted licensure in Texas and that all seven passed the national exam on their first try. Buckholtz and other staff noted the Appraisal Subcommittee (ASC) grant program is on hold and that ASC is tightening its allowable grant activities, which will slow grant requests for technology or barrier‑to‑entry projects.

On workforce and license counts, staff reported a drop in trainee applications from about 1,500 in August 2022 to approximately 840 at the time of the meeting — a net decline of about 660 trainees. Staff and board members observed the decline will likely reduce exam revenue and future license pipeline and asked budget staff to consider the impact when reviewing revenue forecasts. AMC registrations also declined from a recent high (82) to 66; staff said those changes affect biennial renewal revenue.

Staff also updated the board on the agency’s licensing database replacement. The vendor implementation is nearing final tests; staff reported two additional test data conversions and a plan for a ‘dark’ period at rollout during which renewals will not occur. Staff said they are communicating the planned outage to licensees and expect the new system to deliver longer‑term benefits despite implementation risk.

Ending: Staff will continue testing the new licensing system, monitor trainee and AMC trends for budget implications and brief the board again at the August meeting.","Staff reported seven PAREA graduates licensed in Texas who passed on first attempt, a decline in trainee counts since 2022, and progress on a new license management database with an expected transition that will require a temporary renewal “dark” period.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6535716,"Appraiser urges TALCB to stop re‑auditing prior experience hours; board refers idea to education committee",249,1010000,1259000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3381949-d3c3abe9b10d6e3a6484341e88dda5f6&start=1010&end=1259","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3381949-d3c3abe9b10d6e3a6484341e88dda5f6/thumbnail_1010000.jpg","/articles/6535716/Texas/Appraiser-urges-TALCB-to-stop-reauditing-prior-experience-hours-board-refers-idea-to-education-committee","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6535716-9b5e58f31026d0b95a938270eda52fec/orig.mp4?Expires=1770671223&Signature=JctquLNYyy073FNkg~WyY5Daq3C68noNYpI8V9emZtDDi67dFi~Nz6pZ~DSMFOHnIl7tsxYhsqJJoc2xaueR5pNmMx~A87sGoZcYovKtdqIsDUqZNaKwD1ICeC8MLhmHXEuwEIha8RWPRz~o3GD6q5TzwvBVmOtrsVIYDBMT2a6NFICyE5KB2AlZzjirR4-F~m79AeHqI7ODSPXSsIvxjHtPtbDtNnRkoB1qpe-NdFQMqA27-p8qViYStCCtmx3qm8Da619W2H-GX-h1HdmskL-SnMRlXcnK4GXrXKlhV4Xca8zwB9gpV-NRqQUGYXXradCgMyvY1bfqHWMNS0sydA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","During the public‑comment period May 16, appraiser Hansel Dobbs spoke to the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board and asked the agency to change its audit practice for applicants who seek to upgrade credentials.

Dobbs, who identified himself as chair of the Association of Texas Appraisers Legislative Committee, said TALCB currently audits all logged hours when a licensee applies to upgrade (for example, licensed residential to certified residential or certified residential to certified general). He argued that auditing hours that previously supported the applicant’s current credential — especially older files that no longer exist in accordance with USPAP retention rules — forces candidates to recreate or redo experience and discourages upgrades. \"Respectfully, I propose that TALCB lock in the previously approved experience and limit any new audit to the incremental hours required for the higher credential,\" Dobbs said. He recommended auditing only the additional hours earned after the initial licensure and exempting earlier hours that had already been accepted.

Chair Sarah Oates thanked Dobbs for raising the issue but noted the topic was not on the agenda and could not be debated at the full board meeting. Oates said the comment would be forwarded to the education committee for consideration and that staff might contact Dobbs for clarification.

Ending: The board did not take action on the request at the meeting and directed staff to place the item on the education committee agenda for follow‑up.","In public comment an appraiser urged TALCB to limit audits when licensees apply to upgrade credentials so previously audited experience is not re‑audited; the board thanked the speaker and referred the suggestion to the education committee for review.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6535721,"TALCB moves forward on rule changes to align education and continuing education with AQB criteria; staff authorized to publish proposals",540,7112000,7652000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3381949-d3c3abe9b10d6e3a6484341e88dda5f6&start=7112&end=7652","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3381949-d3c3abe9b10d6e3a6484341e88dda5f6/thumbnail_7112000.jpg","/articles/6535721/Texas/TALCB-moves-forward-on-rule-changes-to-align-education-and-continuing-education-with-AQB-criteria-staff-authorized-to-publish-proposals","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6535721-2c264215af761fd7b4e7b9cafd07f80f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770671223&Signature=Az7OrUkLrlp4wg2PPqYL5VMw77jN6Ie0wkXmX9Qb6NXi59JvCER7ADSvdqxypxqB~GICg8Dlc-PrbAokdxt7kqUyaluVCeQKfIRS4e95kQ9YWPdVtk4~oi3ph53hDDNjnuen4HDIcnl~GvTjtJugjsD75dxKzH4g3BvLseMcxlnBamksUF4RP0yrm0DYclit9yLSQVMpDoyoETNWLDwjgLqJxTOxlNbNb9hSXIoN0dofjUFCVGVBzJNYV3044C5BUuCtaPDViH2Aywtdq7xZbfh1nt9Hg3upqDz6InqPBxohae~WWkwykiPNXwL2iRY9hW8WcLys7j5JKWExZy9ZTw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board voted May 16 to authorize staff to publish proposed amendments to its education and continuing education rules to align with Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB) criteria and to reflect the agency’s new license management system.

General Counsel Kathleen Santos presented proposed amendments affecting sections of 22 Texas Administrative Code chapter 153 (including 153.13, 153.18, 153.23 and 153.4) and chapter 159 language requested as part of routine rule review. The proposed updates are intended to adopt AQB‑required subject matter and course minimums that take effect Jan. 1, 2026, update course title references, and change submission language so applicants and providers may use an online process acceptable to the board once the new licensing system is implemented.

Dr. Stephanie Robinson moved to authorize staff to submit the draft amendments for publication in the Texas Register and Dr. Robinson and Mr. Bolton lead the motioning and seconding on related items during discussion. The board approved the staff recommendation on the proposed amendments (motion carried; vote recorded in the meeting as in favor). The board also approved a related package of amendments to 22 TAC chapters 153 and 159 following the same recommendation process.

Board members asked staff to ensure public‑facing guidance is clear for applicants and providers about where to find AQB criteria and how the new system will accept submissions. Several members also noted the need to communicate changes to licensing and continuing education providers before the AQB effective date so training and course design can conform to new titles and hour minimums.

Ending: Staff was authorized to present the rules for publication and public comment; final adoption will follow the agency’s rulemaking process and may include technical or non‑substantive edits before proposal publication.","The board authorized staff to publish proposed amendments to multiple 22 TAC sections to conform Texas education and continuing education rules to upcoming Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB) criteria changes and to reflect the agency’s new license management system.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6535726,"TALCB sees flat revenue, 3% merit and small internal audit budget in 2026 draft; committee seeks options for surplus",292,1678000,1970000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3381949-d3c3abe9b10d6e3a6484341e88dda5f6&start=1678&end=1970","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3381949-d3c3abe9b10d6e3a6484341e88dda5f6/thumbnail_1678000.jpg","/articles/6535726/Texas/TALCB-sees-flat-revenue-3-merit-and-small-internal-audit-budget-in-2026-draft-committee-seeks-options-for-surplus","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6535726-c3095c8d9783d47bd7b8ad81346c8eda/orig.mp4?Expires=1770671223&Signature=XSpyrfqAji7Ba-~QzY8-HT9vUekb3plKjLwOXRCXG3Lg44LXltSdsl2eeKf~Bo7aqWgzGktwEhG1fDeMJutV2i5WwaPKmLlqRjDv760MZJ-eCUEFdkjMo7cTq2yvtzRtZkRs~mtfby6HohAQo3qDZxpVcXQb0r76Qu0q9tuUGVYu6pKa12tXlyRBjiZDRxWPtjAVQog6Ny9BfHmry0AsRaeGY67tdQQMAiSZowvHUPAUuh0UAyHNaKYt~drvC~50ASkAoDS55VHZufEShZI~YmIxHWiiiv91JCtYYlBajrfFxb9SXX5AL-w18Ee4-qPlgL8X9dNCST5LWAPqJQUx7A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board reviewed the first draft of its fiscal 2026 budget May 16 and asked staff for additional analysis before final adoption at the August meeting.

Budget staff presented a three‑year view in which only fiscal 2026 is intended for adoption; 2027 and 2028 are forecasts. The draft includes a 3% merit pool for staff salary increases, no new full‑time positions, and a $5,000 allocation for an expanded internal audit contract. Staff projected relatively flat revenues in the near term, with a slight decline in license fees tied to fewer trainee and initial certification applications; AMC fee receipts vary with renewal cycles. Projected expenses for 2026 are roughly $2.5 million, and staff presented an unreserved balance that starts FY26 at about $2.7 million, drops to $2.6 million in 2027 and to about $2.2 million in 2028.

Director Williams and Dr. Stephanie Robinson, budget committee chair, briefed the board on committee recommendations. The committee requested more detailed analysis on shared expenses with the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC), the budget surplus, and historical surpluses so the board can make informed decisions about reducing reserves while preserving financial health. Committee members also asked staff to provide materials to familiarize incoming board members on where the budget cycle is in August and how decisions are typically made.

Board members questioned the sustainability of the surplus reductions given market uncertainty, including lower trainee counts and declining AMC numbers. Members noted the Appraisal Subcommittee (ASC) grant program is on pause and more conservative in approving awards, and that the agency’s license management system transition will require a temporary “dark” period during Go‑Live. Staff said another round of analysis and policy drafts will be provided to the committee and full board before August.

Ending: The board did not adopt the budget at the meeting; staff will return with additional analyses and recommended policy language to the budget committee and then the full board for an August vote.","Board reviewed a first draft of the agency’s three‑year budget showing flat revenue, a 3% staff merit increase, a $5,000 allocation for an internal audit contract, and a projected decline in unreserved funds over the forecast period. Budget committee asked staff for more analysis of surplus reduction and shared expense allocations.","actionData","errors"]

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