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(a)Application submission. Individuals who wish to
be included in the registry of arbitrators shall submit their applications
through the online arbitration system or, if the online arbitration
system is not available, by mailing or emailing the application form
to the address specified by the comptroller.
(b)Attestation. By submitting the application and
documentation required, the applicant attests that the applicant:
(1)principally resides in the state of Texas in the
county identified;
(2)meets all of the qualifications required under §9.4260
of this title;
(3)has read and understands the provisions of this
subchapter and Tax Code, Title 1 (Property Tax Code);
(4)will conduct all arbitrations under the terms of
Tax Code, Chapter 41A, and this subchapter, as applicable;
(5)will perform these arbitration services for the
applicable fee specified in Tax Code, §41A.015(p)(2) or §41A.06(b)(4),
as applicable; and
(6)will update the arbitrator's registry profile on
the online arbitration system to notify the comptroller of any change
in the arbitrator's registry profile, including any change in qualifications,
eligibility, contact information, or any material change regarding
information provided in the application, within 10 calendar days of
the change.
(c)Denial of application. The comptroller shall deny
an application if the applicant does not meet all of the requirements
of §9.4260 of this title or if the division director, in the
exercise of the division director's discretion, determines inclusion
of the applicant in the registry would not be in the interest of impartial
arbitration proceedings.
(d)Approval of application. If the application is
approved, the applicant's name, county of residence in Texas, and
other pertinent information will be added to the registry.
(e)Notification to applicant. The comptroller must
notify the applicant of the approval or denial of the application
as soon as practicable and, for a denial, must provide a brief explanation
of the reason(s) for the denial.
(f)Update of registry. The registry will be updated
within 30 calendar days of the date the comptroller approves and processes
the application.
(g)Registry disclaimers. Inclusion of an arbitrator
in the registry is not and shall not be construed as a representation
by the comptroller that all information provided by the applicant
is true and correct and shall not be construed or represented as a
professional endorsement.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed
the proposal and found it to be within the state agency's legal authority
to adopt.
Filed with the Office
of the Secretary of State on December 21, 2023
TRD-202304942 Victoria North
General Counsel, Fiscal and Agency Affairs Legal Services
Comptroller of Public Accounts
Earliest possible date of adoption: February 4, 2024
For further information, please call: (512) 475-2220
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