The Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) adopts an amendment to §153.5 regarding Fees without changes to the proposed text as published in the April 4, 2008, issue of the Texas Register (33 TexReg 2772) and will not be republished.

The amendment reduces the fee for temporary nonresident appraiser registration from $180 to $150.

The reasoned justification for the rule as adopted is compliance with Appraisal Subcommittee requirements as necessary to maintain TALCB's federal certification and ability to continue licensing and certifying appraisers.

No comments were received regarding the amendments as proposed.

The amendment is adopted under Texas Occupations Code §1103.156, which authorizes the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board to adopt rules relating to fees.