Texas Appraisal Continuing Education Requirements

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7 Mandatory Hours
21 Elective Hours
28 Total Hours

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This appraisal licensing information summarizes the minimum requirements established by the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB). We recommend you contact the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) for more detailed information or changes.

If you obtain real estate licenses in multiple states, we recommend you check each state's requirements.

Texas Appraisal: All

Total Hours Required: 28
Mandatory Hours: 7
Elective Hours: 21
Renewal Cycle in Years: 2
Education Cycle in Months: 24
Texas Appraisers are required to complete 28 continuing education hours every 24 months. Of the 28 hours, 7 hours must be the National USPAP Update course or Equivalent.

*Note: In addition to the 28 hours , As of September 1, 2015, all appraiser trainees and their supervising appraisers must complete a Board approved Appraiser Trainee/Supervisory Appraiser course before renewing their license. Going forward, appraiser trainees and sponsoring appraisers will need to retake and complete an Appraiser Trainee/Supervisory Appraiser course at least once every four years.

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TX Rule: Course work repeated within a three-year period will NOT receive course credit, with the exception of the USPAP Update, which must be taken every 2 years.

Governing Agency

Name: Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB)
Phone: 5129363001
Fax: 5129369366
Website: http://www.talcb.state.tx.us
Address: 1700 North Congress Avenue Suite 400 Austin, TX 78701
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Note: This license renewal information is provided as a convenience only and is subject to change at any time. It's ultimately the responsibility of the licensee to be sure that he or she is meeting all requirements for each license and corresponding renewal period.