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TALCB Compact with Texans

The Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) is a state regulatory agency responsible under state and federal laws for licensing and regulating real estate appraisers in Texas.

Enabling Statute: Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Act, found in the Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1103
Rules: Texas Administrative Code (TAC); Title 22, Examining Boards; Part 8, Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board; Chapters 151-159.
Federal Law: Title XI, Financial Institutions Reform Recovery and Enforcement Act of 1989, 12 U.S.C. Section 3331 et seq.
Mailing Address: Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board
P.O. Box 12188
Austin, TX 78711-2188
Street Address: Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board
Stephen F. Austin Building
1700 N. Congress Ave., Suite 400
Austin, TX 78701

Phone Number:
Fax Number:
Information E-mail:
Web Site:
(512) 936-3001
(512) 936-3899
email link - information 'at' texas.gov 
http://www.talcb.texas.gov
Purpose, Mission and Philosophy: The TALCB purpose, mission and philosophy can be found here
Organization: To meet its mission, goals and objectives, the TALCB is organized into two functional areas:

Licensing - general information, requirements, applications, renewals, education, course approval, exams, licensure histories, applicant and licensee records.

Enforcement - complaints, investigations, complaint records, experience audits, referral to the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH).

Our Pledge: In discharging our responsibilities and obligations -

  • We will be courteous, professional, honest and helpful in dealing with persons who contact the Board.

  • We will answer telephone calls promptly and will return calls within one business day.

  • We will make every attempt to have callers greeted by a receptionist, not an automated phone system.

  • We will make every effort to answer questions immediately or provide a timetable for responding to or to correctly refer the inquiry to someone who can answer their question.

  • We will make every effort to respond to written inquiries (mail or e-mail) within ten working days.

  • We will provide clear, easy to understand, timely and accurate information to our various publics.

  • We will mail renewal notices and related information to licensees three months in advance of the expiration date.

  • We will enforce the law, rules and standards in a fair, honest, professional and competent manner, with appropriate due process.

  • We will undertake periodic surveys to elicit feedback from our publics.

  • We will update the Appraisal Subcommittee National Registry on a monthly basis.

  • We will maintain our web site with timely, relevant, accurate and accessible information.

  • We will cooperate with other Texas state agencies, other states’ appraiser regulatory agencies, the Appraisal Subcommittee, the Appraisal Foundation, and other relevant entities.

  • We will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in licensing, enforcement, or employment.

  • We will admit to our mistakes and promptly act to correct them.

  • We will do the best job possible in an efficient and economical manner.

The TALCB is committed to providing excellent service.




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