The Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) proposes an amendment to §153.17(c), regarding Renewal or Extension of Certification and License or Renewal of Trainee Approval. The proposed amendment would reduce the length of time for deferral of continuing education requirements for appraisers returning from active military service. The period of deferral is reduced from 180 days to 90 days.

Devon V. Bijansky, Assistant General Counsel, has determined that for the first five-year period the amendment is in effect there will be no fiscal implications for the state or for units of local government as a result of enforcing or administering the amendment. There is no anticipated impact on local or state employment as a result of implementing the amendment. There is no anticipated impact on small businesses or micro-businesses as a result of implementing the proposed amendment. There is no anticipated economic cost to persons who are required to comply with the proposed amendment.

Ms. Bijansky has also determined that for each year of the first five years the amendment is in effect the anticipated public benefit as a result of this amendment is that the rule will conform to Appraisal Subcommittee requirements as required to maintain TALCB's federal certification and ability to continue licensing and certifying appraisers. The amendment will also ensure that appraisers returning from active duty become current on their continuing education requirements more promptly.

Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Devon V. Bijansky, Assistant General Counsel, Texas Real Estate Commission/Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board, P.O. Box 12188, Austin, Texas 78711-2188.

The amendment is proposed under the Texas Occupations Code §1103.153, which authorizes the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board to adopt rules relating to appraiser continuing education requirements.

The statute affected by this proposal is Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1103. No other statute, code, or article is affected by the proposed amendment.