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TALCB staff report: PAREA pilots show passes, trainee numbers falling and licensing database nearing go‑live
Summary
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.
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.
