The Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board proposes amendments to §153.17, Renewal or Extension of Certification and License or Renewal of Trainee Approval. The proposed amendments would implement provisions of Senate Bill 1013, 78th Legislature, Regular Session, which amended the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Act (Chapter 1103, Occupations Code). The proposed amendments provide for a 60 day extension of time to complete appraiser continuing education requirements for renewal for an additional fee of $200. There would be some restrictions during the extension period. The proposals would effect the General Certification, Residential Certification, State License, and Provisional License classifications. The amendments would also reorganize, reorder, and clarify the section including separating the Certified and Licensed categories and the Appraiser Trainee category.

Renil C. Linér, Commissioner, Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board, has determined that for the first five-year period the amended section is in effect there will be no fiscal implications for state or local government as a result of enforcing or administering the rule.

Mr. Linér also has determined that for each year of the first five years the amended section is in effect the public benefit anticipated as a result of the changes will be to allow appraisers additional time to complete renewal requirements without their certificates or licenses expiring. The appraisers could continue to appraise property for various financial institutions and others, with restrictions. There will be no effect on small businesses. The anticipated economic cost to persons who are required to comply with the section would be an additional $200 fee to request a 60 day extension to meet required appraiser continuing education for renewal.

Comments on the proposal may be submitted Renil C. Linér, Commissioner, Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board, P.O. Box 12188, Austin, Texas 78711-2188.

The amendments are proposed under the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Act, Subchapter D, Board Powers and Duties (Occupations Code, Chapter 1103), which provides the board with authority to adopt rules.

Section 1103.153, Rules Relating to Continuing Education; §1103.156, Fees; and §1103.201, Certificate or License Required; will be affected by the proposal. After September 1, 2003, the implementation date of Senate Bill 1013, §1103.212, Extension of Time to Complete Required Continuing Education; and §1103.213, Inactive Certificate or License will be affected by the proposal