The Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) adopts, on an emergency basis, an amendment to §153.17, concerning Renewal or Extension of Certification and License or Renewal of Trainee Approval.

The amendment is adopted, on an emergency basis, to implement the statutory change made to Texas Occupations Code §1103.2111 by House Bill 2375 (effective May 27, 2011) changing the period for late renewal from one year to six months.

The amendment is adopted, on an emergency basis, under Texas Occupations Code, §1103.151, which authorizes TALCB to adopt rules necessary for certifying or licensing an appraiser; and §1103.2111, concerning late renewals.

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