(a) A license or certification issued by the board is valid
for two years after the date of issuance. An appraiser trainee approval issued
by the board is valid for one year after the date of issuance. A certified
or licensed appraiser or appraiser trainee may renew the certification, license,
or trainee approval by timely filing the prescribed application for renewal,
paying the appropriate fee to the board and satisfying continuing education
requirements as provided by §153.18 of this title (relating to Appraiser
Continuing Education).
(b) The board shall mail the prescribed renewal application
form to the appraiser or trainee's last known business address at least 90
days prior to the expiration of the certification, license or approval. It
is the responsibility of the appraiser or trainee to apply for renewal in
accordance with these sections, and failure to receive a renewal application
from the board does not relieve the appraiser or trainee of the responsibility
of timely applying for renewal.
(c) The board may not accept a renewal application filed after
the expiration of the certification, license or appraiser trainee approval.
An appraiser or trainee who does not timely file a renewal application must
reapply for certification, license or approval as an appraiser trainee in
accordance with the provisions of §153.9 of this title (relating to Applications).
If the application is filed within one year of the expiration of a previous
certification or license the applicant shall also provide satisfactory evidence
of completion of any continuing education, as provided by §153.18 of
this title (relating to Appraiser Continuing Education), that would have been
required for a timely renewal of the previous certification or license. If
the application for certification or license is filed more than one year after
the expiration of the previous certification or license, the applicant must
successfully complete the examination required by §153.11 of this title
(relating to Examinations).
(d) A renewal application is acceptable for processing when
it is received by the board, postmarked on or before the expiration date of
the certification, license or authorization.
(e) Provisional licensees and appraiser trainees must provide
a copy of an appraisal log, on a form prescribed by the board, for the period
of license or authorization being renewed.
(f) Renewal of Licenses or Certification for Servicemen on
Active Duty Outside the State.
(1) A person previously licensed or certified by the board
under this Act who is on active duty in the United States armed forces and
serves in this capacity outside the State of Texas may renew an expired license
or certification without being subject to any increase in fee imposed in his
or her absence, or any additional education or experience requirements if
the person:
(A) provides a copy of official orders or other documentation
acceptable to the board showing that the person was on active duty outside
the state during the person's last renewal period;
(B) applies for the renewal within 90 days after the person's
active duty ends; and
(C) pays the renewal application fee in effect when the previous
license or certification expired.
(2) Appraiser continuing education requirements as set out
in §153.18 of this title, that would have been imposed for a timely renewal
shall be deferred under this section to the next renewal of a license or certification.
(g) Denial of Licensing and Certification of Persons who are
in Default on Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation (TGSLC) Loans.
(1) Renewals of licenses and certifications issued by the board
are subject to the policies established by the Texas Education Code, §57.491.
(2) Before the board declines to renew a license or certification
due to default on a loan guaranteed by the TGSLC, a default on a repayment
agreement with TGSLC, or a failure to enter a repayment agreement with TGSLC,
the board shall give notice and provide an opportunity for a hearing in accordance
with the provisions of the Texas Government Code, §2001.051 et seq.
(3) The board shall advise those licensed or certified in renewal
notices and shall advise those who apply for licensure or certification in
application forms that default on a loan guaranteed by TGSLC may prevent subsequent
renewal of a license or certification or prevent the approval of an initial
application for license or certification.
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Source Note: The provisions of this §153.17 adopted to be effective March 2, 1992, 17 TexReg 1231; amended to be effective October 1, 1992, 17 TexReg 6360; amended to be effective April 1, 1993, 18 TexReg 1680; amended to be effective November 10, 1993, 18 TexReg 7542; amended to be effective September 1, 1995, 20 TexReg 6202; amended to be effective March 1, 1997, 22 TexReg 1717; amended to be effective November 17, 1999, 24 TexReg 10090; amended to be effective April 1, 2001, 26 TexReg 2163 |