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TALCB moves forward on rule changes to align education and continuing education with AQB criteria; staff authorized to publish proposals
Summary
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.
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.
