The Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB or Board) adopts an amendment to §153.5 regarding Fees without changes to the proposed text as published in the March 13, 2009, issue of the Texas Register (34 TexReg 1778), which will not be republished.

The amendment waives licensing and certification fees for employees of the TALCB who only use the license or certification for Board appraisal work.

The reasoned justification for the rule as adopted is enhanced ability to fulfill the Board's mission due to availability of additional funds without additional cost to the public.

No comments were received regarding the amendments as proposed.

The amendment is adopted under the Texas Occupations Code, §1103.156, Fees.

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