The Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) adopts an amendment to §153.17(c) regarding Renewal or Extension of Certification and License or Renewal of Trainee Approval without changes to the proposed text as published in the April 4, 2008, issue of the Texas Register (33 TexReg 2773) and will not be republished.

The amendment reduces 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.

The reasoned justification for the rule as adopted 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.

No comments were received regarding the amendment as proposed.

The amendment is adopted 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.