The Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board proposes amendments to §153.21 that remove the requirement that a trainee and sponsor must use the same business address. The amendment also sets a limit of three trainees per sponsor and establishes that an appraiser trainee shall have access to appraisals and work files. The changes further require sponsors be in good standing with the Board which is consistent with the Appraiser Qualifications Board criteria.

Wayne Thorburn, Commissioner, Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board, has determined that for the first five-year period the amendments are in effect there will be no fiscal implications for state or local government as a result of enforcing or administering the amendments as proposed.

Mr. Thorburn also has determined that for each year of the first five years the amendments are in effect, the anticipated public benefit as a result of these amendments establishes criteria that are consistent with the Appraiser Qualifications Board for appraiser trainees ensuring compliance with Federal mandates. The proposed amendments also permit trainees to appraise under an authorized supervisor as provided in Tex. Occ. Code §1103.354. There will be no effect on small businesses. There is no anticipated cost to persons who are required to comply with the section as proposed.

Comments on the proposed amendments may be submitted to Wayne Thorburn, Commissioner, Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board, P.O. Box 12188, Austin, Texas 78711-2188.

The amendments are proposed under the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Act, Subchapter D, Board Powers and Duties (Occupations Code, Chapter 1103), which provides the board with authority to adopt rules under §1103.151, Rules Relating to Certification and Licenses.

No other code, article, or statute is affected by this proposal.