The Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board adopts amendments to §153.5, concerning Fees and §153.9, concerning Applications without changes to the proposed text as published in the August 24, 2007, issue of the Texas Register (32 TexReg 5291) and will not be republished.

The amendments to §153.5, add language establishing an education evaluation fee of $30 and increasing the application and renewal fee by $30 each year.

The amendments to §153.9, add language requiring applicants to submit their education for evaluation prior to submitting their application for licensure or certification. The amendment also revises the Board's application forms to incorporate the adopted fee increase referenced in §153.5.

No written comments were received regarding adoption of the amendments.

The amendments are adopted 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 relating to certification and licensure under §1103.151.