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(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.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been
reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's
legal authority.
Filed with the Office of
the Secretary of State on February 26, 2001
TRD-200101160 Renil C.
Linér
Commissioner
Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board
Effective date: April 1, 2001
Proposal publication date: December 22, 2000
For further information, please call: (512) 465-3950
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