TITLE 22. EXAMINING BOARDS

PART 8. TEXAS APPRAISER LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION BOARD

CHAPTER 153. RULES RELATING TO PROVISIONS OF THE TEXAS APPRAISER LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION ACT

22 TAC §153.24

The Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) adopts amendments to 22 TAC §153.24, Complaint Processing.

The amendments are adopted without changes to the proposed text as published in the September 6, 2024, issue of the Texas Register (49 TexReg 6953) and will not be republished.

The amendments to §153.24 clarify the preliminary investigative review process and corrects references within the rule to another section and another rule.

No comments were received regarding adoption of the amendments.

The amendments are adopted under Texas Occupations Code §1103.151, which authorizes TALCB to adopt rules for certifying or licensing an appraiser or appraiser trainee and §1103.154, which authorizes TALCB to adopt rules relating to professional conduct.

The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on November 20, 2024.

TRD-202405620

Kathleen Santos

General Counsel

Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board

Effective date: December 10, 2024

Proposal publication date: September 6, 2024

For further information, please call: (512) 936-3088


CHAPTER 157. RULES RELATING TO PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE

SUBCHAPTER B. CONTESTED CASE HEARINGS

22 TAC §§157.9 - 157.11

The Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) adopts amendments to 22 TAC §§157.9, Notice of Hearing; 157.10, Right to Counsel; Right to Participate; and 157.11, Contested Cases; Entry of Appearance; Continuance.

The amendments are adopted without changes to the proposed text as published in the September 6, 2024, issue of the Texas Register (49 TexReg 6955) and will not be republished.

The amendments are made following TALCB's quadrennial rule review for this Chapter, to better reflect current TALCB procedures, and to simplify and clarify where needed.

The amendments to §157.9 simplify the language and make the section more readable.

The amendments to §157.10 provide more detail to the section title and clarify the applicability of SOAH rules related to translations.

The amendments to §157.11 more consistently utilizes abbreviations used through the chapter.

No comments were received regarding adoption of the amendments.

The amendments are adopted under Texas Occupations Code 1103.151, Rules Relating to Certificates and Licenses, §1103.154, which authorizes TALCB to adopt rules related to professional conduct, and §1104.051, which authorizes TALCB to adopt rules necessary to administer the provisions of Chapter 1104.

The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on November 19, 2024.

TRD-202405621

Kathleen Santos

General Counsel

Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board

Effective date: December 9, 2024

Proposal publication date: September 6, 2024

For further information, please call: (512) 936-3088


SUBCHAPTER C. POST HEARING

22 TAC §157.17, §157.18

The Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) adopts amendments to 22 TAC §157.17, Final Decisions and Orders, and §157.18, Motions for Rehearing.

The amendments are adopted without changes to the proposed text as published in the September 6, 2024, issue of the Texas Register (49 TexReg 6956) and will not be republished.

The amendments are made following TALCB's quadrennial rule review for this Chapter, to better reflect current TALCB procedures, and to simplify and clarify where needed.

The amendments to §157.17 simplify the language. The amendments to §157.18 add a reference a specific section in 1103, for clarity and consistency.

No comments were received regarding adoption of the amendments.

The amendments are adopted under Texas Occupations Code §1103.151, which authorizes TALCB to adopt rules for certifying or licensing an appraiser or appraiser trainee and §1103.154, which authorizes TALCB to adopt rules relating to professional conduct, and §1104.051, which authorizes TALCB to adopt rules necessary to administer the provisions of Chapter 1104.

The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on November 20, 2024.

TRD-202405622

Kathleen Santos

General Counsel

Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board

Effective date: December 10, 2024

Proposal publication date: September 6, 2024

For further information, please call: (512) 936-3088


SUBCHAPTER D. PENALTIES AND OTHER ENFORCEMENT PROVISIONS

22 TAC §157.25

The Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) adopts amendments to 22 TAC §157.25, Temporary Suspension.

The amendments are adopted without changes to the proposed text as published in the September 6, 2024, issue of the Texas Register (49 TexReg 6958) and will not be republished.

The amendments are made following TALCB's quadrennial rule review for this Chapter, to better reflect current TALCB procedures, and to simplify and clarify where needed.

The amendments utilize an abbreviated term for consistency in the chapter.

No comments were received regarding adoption of the amendments

The amendments are adopted under Texas Occupations Code §§1103.151, which authorizes TALCB to adopt rules for certifying or licensing an appraiser or appraiser trainee; §1103.154, which authorizes TALCB to adopt rules relating to professional conduct; and 1104.051, which authorizes TALCB to adopt rules necessary to administer Chapter 1104, Texas Occupations Code.

The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on November 20, 2024.

TRD-202405623

Kathleen Santos

General Counsel

Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board

Effective date: December 10, 2024

Proposal publication date: September 6, 2024

For further information, please call: (512) 936-3088


SUBCHAPTER E. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

22 TAC §157.31

The Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) adopt amendments to 22 TAC §157.31, Investigative Conference.

The amendments are adopted without changes to the proposed text as published in the September 6, 2024, issue of the Texas Register (49 TexReg 6960) and will not be republished.

The amendments are made following TALCB's quadrennial rule review for this Chapter, to better reflect current TALCB procedures, and to simplify and clarify where needed.

The amendments to §157.31 clarify the timing of when an acknowledgement form may be submitted to the Board.

No comments were received regarding adoption of the amendments.

The amendments are adopted under Texas Occupations Code §1103.151, which authorizes TALCB to adopt rules for certifying or licensing an appraiser or appraiser trainee and §1103.154, which authorizes TALCB to adopt rules relating to professional conduct.

The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on November 20, 2024.

TRD-202405624

Kathleen Santos

General Counsel

Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board

Effective date: December 10, 2024

Proposal publication date: September 6, 2024

For further information, please call: (512) 936-3088